🌾 Wheat's journey from field to plate is a heroic adventure. Ohio wheat growers recently gathered at OSU's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to learn about overcoming challenges like fungus, insects, and changing weather patterns. Researchers like Pierce Paul and Kelley Tilmon provided guidance on combating wheat head blight and aphids, while plant breeding specialists work to develop higher-yielding varieties. Ohio's soft red winter wheat, primarily processed at seven in-state mills, undergoes constant scrutiny to improve flavor and quality for products like cookies, crackers, and noodles.
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🏫 Ohio's school voucher program ruled unconstitutional, but fight continues. Judge Jaiza Page determined the EdChoice program violates Ohio's Constitution by creating a separate education system and diverting funds from public schools to religious institutions. The ruling has been immediately stayed, meaning the $1 billion program will continue uninterrupted for the 2024-2025 school year while legal appeals proceed. Nearly half of Ohio's school districts have joined the lawsuit challenging the program, with Columbus City Schools as lead plaintiff. The case could eventually reach the Ohio Supreme Court for a final decision that would determine the future of private school funding in the state.
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🎡 Franklin County Fair celebrates 173 years of cherished traditions. Since its 1851 debut in Franklinton, the fair has evolved through multiple locations before finding its permanent home in Hilliard in 1918. Despite challenges including fires in 1978 and 2000, the fair has continued to thrive, with attendance exploding to 22,000 after World War II ended in 1945. The Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased the fairgrounds in 1946, with commissioners later adding 44 acres in 1986. This year's fair runs July 14-20, featuring agricultural competitions, rides, games, food and performances.
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