Stories by Emily Caldwell

Emily Caldwell of Beaver Falls, Pa., serves as the 2009 Farm and Dairy editorial intern. She is a graduate of Penn State University, where she studied agribusiness and agricultural communications. Feel free to follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/emily718.

Fire destroys building, but not spirit of Lawrence Co. dairy farm family

Friday, August 28, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

In less than three hours, a fire destroyed the machinery shed at Kinds’ dairy farm Aug. 25. Find out how the Lawrence County, Pa., men did their best to rescue some equipment and how they’re moving forward with a positive outlook.

Government, industry officials hopeful for future of ag

Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. — Despite the struggles in the dairy industry and difficult economic times, government officials and Penn State’s leaders remain hopeful about the future of agriculture.

About 700 agricultural producers and professionals gathered during Ag Progress Days for the Government and Industry Luncheon Aug. 19.

Mobile Ag Lab available statewide

Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. — With back-to-school season upon us, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau chose Ag Progress Days, held Aug. 18-20, as a relevant time to announce the addition of two new Mobile Agriculture Education Science Labs.

The labs, which will be available for the 2010-2011 school year, will give every school district in the state access to […]

Fire takes out machinery building at Kind’s farm in Lawrence County, Pa.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

PLAIN GROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — More than 75 firefighters from Lawrence, Butler and Mercer counties worked to put out the flames that took down a machinery building at Kind’s Grassycrest Dairy Farm Aug. 25.

Layne Kind called in the fire at 11:46 a.m. By 3:15 p.m., the fire was cleared, said Ronald Steele, assistant fire chief […]

Pittsburgh is home to a century farm

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

A seventh generation Allegheny County farmer grows produce for his local community.

2009 Lawrence County Fair Livestock Auction

Monday, August 24, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

This year’s auction at the Lawrence County Fair had 17 lots resold, with proceeds benefiting the Lawrence County 4-H and the Wilmington, Mohawk and Laurel FFA chapters. Check out bid prices, buyers and photos from the auction, as well as some other shots from around the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

2009 Butler Farm Show Livestock Sale

Saturday, August 15, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

Amerikohl Mining, Inc. purchased four of the top 12 animals at the 2009 Butler County Farm Show. Find out bid prices and sale averages, and view photos from the sale and around the fairgrounds.

For the love of the Guernsey breed

Thursday, August 13, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — Although every dairy farm is unique, some may consider Ealy’s Highland Farm in Mercer County, Pa., to be even more out of the ordinary.

Until about four years ago, Dan and Sherry Ealy were milking Holsteins. Today, their 88-cow herd consists of about 25 percent pure Guernseys, with the rest of the cows […]

Dairyman begins cheese business with help from extension program

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

Penn State’s Agricultural Entrepreneurship program is helping small farm owners succeed, even in today’s economy.

Mercer County 4-H Roundup Livestock Sale

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Emily Caldwell

Find out the results from the 2009 Mercer County 4-H Roundup Sale of Champions, and check out sights from around the Mercer County 4-H park.