Stories by Chris Kick

Chris Kick lives in Wooster, Ohio. An American FFA Degree recipient, he holds a bachelor’s in creative writing from Ashland University. He spends his free time on his grandparents’ farms in Wayne and Holmes counties.

Is fish farming for you?

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Chris Kick

This checklist was compiled by a regional aquaculture center, to help producers make important decisions before they begin. It goes with our full-length story about fish farming in northeast Ohio. WOOSTER, Ohio — If you’re thinking about going into aquaculture, you’re not alone. A large number of people have expressed interest in what could be [...]

Officials still tracking source of bovine TB in Ohio, no new cases

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Chris Kick

ANTWERP, Ohio — The investigation continues as to where an Ohio dairy herd that tested positive for bovine tuberculosis may have originated. Positive tests were confirmed in early July on cattle from Oolman Dairy LLC of Paulding County in northwestern Ohio. State Veterinarian Tony Forshey said the whole herd of about 2,2000 head has been [...]

Two dead after Central Ohio barn collapse

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Chris Kick

Ohio storms claim lives, destroy farm property.

Fish farming up close and personal

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Chris Kick

Tour features the ins and outs of northeast Ohio aquaculture operations.

Best advice for 4-H’ers: ‘Shows are won at home’

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Chris Kick

Oklahoma cattleman Kirk Stierwalt shares talents with Ohio exhibitors.

From pleased to furious, farmers mixed over HSUS/Ohio Ag deal

Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Chris Kick

Producers and ag groups voice opinions on recent agreement.

Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board discusses HSUS/Ag agreement

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 by Chris Kick

Care board expresses intent to consider recommendations in recent agreement.

Carroll County Fair 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010 by Chris Kick

Check the sale results from the 2010 Carroll County Fair.

Wayne County ‘Twilight Tour’ features Raygor Farms of Kidron

Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Chris Kick

Family approach is key to Sprunger dairy farm.

Vilsack discusses some of agriculture’s biggest issues

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by Chris Kick

Click here to read the main story about the secretary’s visit to northeastern Ohio. WOOSTER, Ohio — During his visit to northeastern Ohio July 19, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spent time addressing farmers’ concerns and some of the biggest issues facing their industry. With near-record market lows the past few years, dairy farming was [...]