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.

A farm day for the whole family

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by Chris Kick

Speakers and vendors turn Holmes County hay field into arena of education, collaboration.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack talks renewable energy, farm issues in Wooster, Ohio

Monday, July 19, 2010 by Chris Kick

Agriculture secretary, congressman review projects at OSU-Wooster Campus.

Fair exhibitors should be prepared to discuss what they do, and why

Monday, July 12, 2010 by Chris Kick

As activism and misinformation mounts, youth should know what to expect.

‘Vomitoxin’ a nasty word for this year’s wheat crop

Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Chris Kick

Testing wheat necessary to assure safety, and what it can be used for.

Animal abuser, animal rights activist fooled dairy farmer with seemingly good backgrounds

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Chris Kick

Charges considered against MFA, filmmaker reportedly participated in abuse, as well.

Conklin Dairy Farm: NO additional charges

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by Chris Kick

A Union County Grand Jury has cleared Gary Conklin, owner of Conklin Farms in Plain City and others, of allegations of animal abuse.

Improvements lead to efficiency at L&R Dairy

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Chris Kick

Father-daughter duo use modern buildings and technology to improve their bottom line.

Euthanasia takes center stage at Ohio livestock care meeting

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Chris Kick

There’s a lot to consider when setting standards for euthanasia. The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reviewed a draft of standards June 29.

White mold could be a problem for this year’s crops

Monday, June 28, 2010 by Chris Kick

WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio soybean growers may not have to worry about soybean rust, but they should be keeping their eyes out for potential white mold developments. “The weather conditions over the past few weeks are very similar to last year. If it stays cool and wet, then white mold will be the next issue [...]

Business profile: W.G. Dairy supply

Thursday, June 24, 2010 by Chris Kick

By CHRIS KICK ckick@farmanddairy.com CRESTON, Ohio — When Don and Martha Walder opened W.G. Dairy supply in the mid-1960s, they did so with a vision that lasts to this day, more than four decades later. “Working together, we service what we sell.” It’s as simple as that, although carrying out such a mission is anything [...]