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For the last five years, Zaurice Stephens has been working to soothe the divisions in his Wayne County community through local events.

Jim Goforth overcame more than a decade of drug addiction through a love of urban farming, a passion which he now uses to provide Lorain residents with access to healthy produce.

Leaders at Avon Hospital opened a food pantry to connect patients with healthy foods and ongoing support from a food bank in hopes of resolving hospital readmissions for patients experiencing food insecurity.

Use of food pantries in Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio's service area has increased significantly compared to pre-pandemic levels. What does that look like at the monthly food pantry at Ely Stadium in Elyria?

The Oberlin Food Hub facilitates a supportive network of Ohio's small and midsized farmers to connect them with customers while delivering fresh produce to communities in need.

David and Emily Hershberger said organic dairy farming allows them to produce a profitable type of milk without compromising their Amish traditions and beliefs.

Deb Gray, owner of Wooster's Harvest Hills Farm and Harvest Hills Skin Care, has been breeding goats for more than two decades.

The Ladrach family, owners of Autumn Harvest Farm in Wooster, says small farms are disappearing as younger generations are less likely to take over their family farms.

Former teacher Bill Boyer uses his knowledge of crude oil and its detrimental impact on the planet to inform his farming practices. He's made progress in small ways, but hopes to share his knowledge with his community.

Joe and Jen Lautzenheiser said their Stark County farm, Glenview Acres, is an example of how regenerative practices lead to more sustainable, humane and environmentally responsible farming.