State Topic News
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
AgrAbility Fact Sheets
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio AgrAbility Program has produced nine new fact sheets designed to assist farmers after experiencing a disabling condition.
Marcellus Shale Resources
Looking for information related to the surge of interest in oil and gas leases? In addition to the local programming made available in the adjoining counties of the Crossroads Extension Education and Research Area, you can look to Penn State Extension. It has a complete website devoted to the drilling in the Marcellus Shale reserves in the area. For the Penn State Marcellus Resource Center, go to http://marcellus.psu.edu.
Natural Gas Drilling Could Be Boon for Landowners, But Be Cautious
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Eastern Ohio landowners interested in leasing their land for natural-gas drilling into the rich resources of the Marcellus Shale need to be aware that such leases can carry some financial risk if they're not cautious. And, potential risks to the environment could be serious.
