Stories by Andrea Zippay

Andrea Zippay lives on her family’s beef and cash grain farm in Mahoning County. She joined the Farm and Dairy staff in 2001 after earning a degree in agriculture from The Ohio State University and has won numerous journalism awards.

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Chalk scare hits close to home

Thursday, November 8, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

It was another case of a white powder scare in the mailroom, but this time it was the “Farm and Dairy.”

Rural postal workers seek more than right address; help set hunting limits

Thursday, November 1, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Postal carriers twice yearly, in early April and August, count a variety of wildlife they see to help gather the data that sets bag limits for small game.

Jefferson SWCD applauds conservation award winners

Thursday, November 1, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Charlie Henry was recognized as the Conservation Farmer of the Year at the Oct. we annual meeting. Distinguished service awards were also presented.

A little planning keeps ponds afloat

Thursday, November 1, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

More than a backhoe and a big rain are required for building some ponds and dams in Ohio.

Haus Orchard and Cider Mill bears fruit of labors

Thursday, October 18, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

The Mahoning County farm market continues its family owned and operated flavor after nearly 50 years.

Farmer invests lifetime in trees

Thursday, October 11, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Russell Garber’s commitment to caring for his trees started over half a century ago when he bought property in Green Township.he knew had “a good young woods.”

Deerfield Farms leases Kinsman facility

Thursday, October 11, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Deerfield Farms Service has taken over operations at Rainbow’s End grain elevator and storage facility in Kinsman. The lease agreement went into effect in early October.

Arson blamed for more Holmes County barn fires

Thursday, October 11, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Two more 100-year-old barns have been burned in the rash of barn fires that have plauged Wayne and Holmes County.

Simmons Feed and Supply sells retail business

Thursday, October 4, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Witmer’s Feed and Grain has purchased the the Simmons retail feed division, and Agland Co-op bought the supply truck. The new Simmons Grain Company will focus on wholesale.

Looking into the future: Wayne County residents to decide on farmland preservation initiative

Thursday, October 4, 2001 by Andrea Zippay

Farmland preservation measures have been effective across the nation. Will Ohio’s efforts succeed? Wayne County Issue 1 comes to the voters Nov. 6.