Stories by Contributing Writers

Pressing on: Sorghum complements farm’s maple syrup production

Thursday, October 18, 2007 by Contributing Writers

JELLOWAY, Ohio - One of the first lessons they teach in economics class is economics is about getting the most benefits from resources that are scarce.

Ohio farmers opposed to power line running through their cropland

Thursday, October 18, 2007 by Contributing Writers

GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio - Farmers in Montville, Thompson and Huntsburg townships are wired about CEI/FirstEnergy’s determination to run transmission lines through crops and woodlands just east of state Route 528.

Families dominate draft horse plowing contest

Thursday, October 4, 2007 by Contributing Writers

LONDON, Ohio -

Blue skies bring buyers to Ashland County Fair

Thursday, October 4, 2007 by Contributing Writers

WOOSTER, Ohio - In any given year the weather for the Ashland County Fair has a lot of variation - ranging from cold and wet to wet and hot, but this year, sunshine, blue skies and warm temperatures made the fair above average from exhibitors and visitors alike.

Ashland SWCD awards excellence

Thursday, September 27, 2007 by Contributing Writers

A sign recognizing him as 2006 Cooperator of the Year was presented to Mike Sloan during the 63rd annual meeting of the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District held at the Ashland County Career Center recently.

Wayne County Junior Fair livestock auction garners $476,229

Thursday, September 20, 2007 by Contributing Writers

WOOSTER, Ohio - The Wayne County community turned out to support 4-H and FFA members selling animals in the junior fair livestock auction.

Ousley tops Wayne Co. dairy show

Thursday, September 20, 2007 by Contributing Writers

WOOSTER, Ohio -

Ten stops featured on farm tour

Thursday, September 13, 2007 by Contributing Writers

The Ashland County Farm Bureau will offer its 2007 Ashland County Drive-It-Yourself Farm Tour Sept. 29-30.

Passage of fast tractor legislation lauded by Wayne Co. Farm Bureau

Thursday, September 6, 2007 by Contributing Writers

WOOSTER, Ohio - After an eight-year process, legislation permitting fast tractors on area roads was approved by Ohio legislature.

Holmes County Farm Bureau sets policies, goals for the year ahead

Thursday, September 6, 2007 by Contributing Writers

NASHVILLE, Ohio - Holmes County Farm Bureau hosted its first farm tour in a number of years, and it was well received, according to Tim Brumme, chairman of the farm tour committee.