Farm & Dairy

Founded in 1914, Farm and Dairy is an agricultural newspaper headquartered in Salem, Ohio. The publication serves farming communities throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia with reporting focused on agriculture, livestock, crop production, agribusiness, rural policy, and natural resources. It also covers agricultural markets, equipment, conservation, and issues affecting rural economies. In addition to its print edition, the publication maintains a digital platform with daily news and industry updates. Its audience includes farmers, agricultural professionals, educators, and rural residents. Farm and Dairy remains one of the longest-running agricultural publications in the region. Throughout its history, Farm and Dairy has remained committed to providing readers with useful, timely, and relevant content, including local news, auction updates, farm classifieds, and advertising. The publication grew steadily under Thompson’s leadership and later came under the control of J.T. Darling, whose family continues to operate the company today. As a family-owned enterprise, Farm and Dairy blends tradition with modern accessibility, reaching its audience both in print and online. It continues to serve as a valuable resource for farmers, rural communities, and advertisers, upholding over 100 years of dedication to agriculture, community, and practical information.