Stories by Kristy Foster

Kristy Foster lives on her family's farm in Columbiana County raising sheep and horses. She earned her degree from Youngstown State University and has worked in both print and broadcast journalism. You can follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/fosterk96.

The battle begins: Ohioans for Humane Farms files petition

Monday, February 1, 2010 by Kristy Foster

Ohioans for Humane Farms files petitions to put measure on November ballot.

Governor Strickland pushes for advanced energy to repair state’s problems

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by Kristy Foster

Strickland wants to pursue the construction of a biorefinery, building on Ohio’s agricultural output and ideal location. It would converts farm output into food, fuel and biopolymers.

Let the legal wrangling begin: The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board legislation begins to take form

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by Kristy Foster

Proposed legislation calls for $500,000 to be raised through an assessment on bulk feed.

Looking for hope: N.M. dairyman plans milk dump

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Kristy Foster

SALEM, Ohio — A New Mexico dairy farmer is asking for help across the country in organizing a national milk dump.

Dairy farmer

Deborah Stark, of Clovis, N.M., said the last year in the dairy industry has started her on a mission and now she needs some help.
In a statement released to media and dairy farmers, she […]

Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board: More than a paper tiger

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Kristy Foster

A plan to fund the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is expected this month.

Year in Review: 2009

Friday, January 1, 2010 by Kristy Foster

2009– A year many producers would like to forget but instead will move on and hope for a brighter 2010.

2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners

Thursday, December 31, 2009 by Kristy Foster

The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the hill behind the farm house or the late nights making holiday treats in the kitchen.
Or it could be the traditions we have in our families that we celebrate every year. […]

2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 by Kristy Foster

The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the hill behind the farm house or the late nights making holiday treats in the kitchen.
Or it could be the traditions we have in our families that we celebrate every year. […]

Trumbull County packer recalls veal in three retailers

Monday, December 28, 2009 by Kristy Foster

BRISTOLVILLE, Ohio — Mahan Packing of Bristolville announced a voluntary recall Dec. 22 of approximately 772 pounds of veal due to potential product contamination with E. coli.
Owner Ray Mahan said he is confident it is an isolated incident.
The products subject to recall include nine veal carcasses. The recalled veal carcasses were delivered to Rulli Brothers […]

Holiday writing contest, youth division 2009

Friday, December 25, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Christmas stories of love, wishes, lessons learned and animals filled our mailbox and inboxes in the past few weeks and we couldn’t have been happier here at the Farm and Dairy!
The stories gave us the jolt we needed to get into the holiday spirit. The judges had a tough time picking the winners but […]