agriculture

Historic Downtown Bradford has been prepped for the summer. Hanging baskets adorn Main Street and Boylston streets, and flower barrels line Main Stree...

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — For the past few years, downtown Allegany has blossomed with color and fragrance every spring and summer, thanks to the efforts of vo...

HABITATS: It was about a decade ago that volunteers worked with Collins Pine Co. to create a forest habitat for the woodcock on company property. The ...

There are 20 State Forest Districts in Pennsylvania. The largest, Susquehannock State Forest, is located within portions of McKean, Potter, and Clinto...

Bill Jarrett, Seth Kibble, Penn State Master Gardener coordinator and instructor Richard Putnam, Steve Ridell, Gail Ridell and Debbie Babcox were amon...

Chad Johnson, marketing director for the McKean County Livestock Committee, tags the ear of a Berkshire pig, which Garrett Cooper holds, at the McKean...

EAST SMETHPORT — Pending roadwork and its impact on farmers was the topic of discussion at Tuesday’s annual meeting of the McKean-Potter County Farm B...

PLANTS: A little sun can go a long way to make you forget your fear of perpetual winter. We woke up to frost Monday morning, but today we’re forecaste...

The McKean County Conservation District celebrated Arbor Day by presenting the “My Growing Tree” program to students at the George G. Blaisdell Elemen...

SUGAR GROVE — The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship Inc. has honored several with Champions of the Pennsylvania Wilds awards. An awards dinner will...

From left, Master Gardener Mike Bernard, John Krinner and Master Gardener Richard Putnam were among those who participated in an apple tree grafting w...

SMETHPORT — With the onset of spring, motorists in McKean and Potter counties are cautioned to beware of slow-moving farm equipment. This time of year...

KANE — Dr. Jean-Martin Lussier was the key speaker at the Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum Thursday night at the Kane Country Club where he presented his re...

TOMATOES: Tomatoes are a staple for many locals who plant vegetable gardens. The number of tomato varieties can be overwhelming, but the Penn State Ex...

Spring has officially sprung, and for those who feel the need to exercise their green thumb, there are ways to do so soon. Cold weather crops, includi...

SPRING: Aside from romantic love, probably nothing inspires poetry like the coming of spring. Two local poets have shared their spring poetry as we we...

GARDENS: At one time, planting a vegetable garden wasn’t just a hobby — it was an act of patriotism. After reading our recent column on gardens during...

GARDENING: Being that spring is hopefully on its way, we’re sharing a story from 100 years ago on gardens. On March 7, 1918, The Bradford Era took a l...

HARRISBURG — Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, is inviting area farmers and others in the agriculture industry to a breakfast meeting with Agricultur...

Leisurely walks through flower gardens with crimson roses and purple pansies, or vegetable gardens ladened with fragrant red tomato plants and yellow ...