Lancaster Farming

09/06/2025

Think you know it all when it comes to home canning and preserving? It's time to test your knowledge with this quiz on best practices for canning and freezing.

09/06/2025

Despite their rejection of worldly ideas and modern technology, Amish communities value the education of their children.

09/06/2025

An Allentown Fair lamb judge drops hints and advice for up-and-coming competitors.

09/05/2025

MEET THE NOMINEES

Over 50 farms have been nominated for The Farmer's Choice Award, and voting is open now! Each week we'll introduce you to the nominated farms. Vote for your favorite farm at lanc.farm/thefarmerschoice! Voting is open until Sept. 30.

1. Davis Farms, Huntingdon, PA
2. Deluisio Angus, Avonmore, PA
3. Detweiler Homestead Farm, Sellersville, PA
4. Double Z Farms, Spring Grove, PA
5. Evans Family Farm
6. Fantasyland Farms, Robesonia, PA
7. Farm Folk Beef and Poultry, Lancaster County, PA

09/05/2025

Uglies, the proudly unattractive potato chips by Dieffenbach’s Snacks, have been a hit with consumers since debut in 2017.

Uglies, the proudly unattractive potato chips by Dieffenbach's Snacks, have been a hit with consumers since debut in 2017.

09/05/2025

As hay season enters the final stretch, it’s a good time to start thinking about winter maintenance and even preparation for next year.

As hay season enters the final stretch, it's a good time to start thinking about winter maintenance and even preparation for next year.

09/05/2025

After his father-in-law helped him start Sunset Acres Nursery, Lewis Burkholder wanted to make it his own, and he found his talents for design and customer service could make that possible.

After his father-in-law helped him start Sunset Acres Nursery, Lewis Burkholder wanted to make it his own, and he found his talents for design and customer service could make that

09/04/2025

With just one weekend left, Justin Whittall holds a 135-point lead over five-time track champion Logan Wagner in the Sprint Car division at Port Royal Speedway.

09/04/2025

High-oleic soybeans hit the market in 2012 amongst excitement for their healthy edible oil potential, but after a decade of turbulence, the dairy feed market could offer the consistency the beans need.

High-oleic soybeans hit the market in 2012 amongst excitement for their healthy edible oil potential, but after a decade of turbulence, the dairy feed market could offer the consistency the

09/04/2025

Our newest FarmHouse podcast is out now! This week we're talking about the purpose of land grant universities, how Maryland agriculture compares to the U.S., and what's inspiring about the next generation of agriculture. Listen here or find it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This week on the FarmHouse, a podcast by Lancaster Farming, we're talking about the purpose of land grant universities, how Maryland agriculture compares to the U.S., and what's inspiring about

09/03/2025

MEET THE NOMINEES

Over 50 farms have been nominated for The Farmer's Choice Award, and voting is open now! Each week we'll introduce you to the nominated farms. Vote for your favorite farm at lanc.farm/thefarmerschoice

1. Apple Valley Creamery, East Berlin, PA
2. Barbour Farms, Hallstead, PA
3. Barn Heart Farm, Jonestown, PA
4. Big Red Farm, Claysburg, PA
5. Burrs Farm, Parkton, MD
6. Cas Stead Farms, McVeytown, PA
7. Chesapeake Gold Farm, North East, MD