Stories by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Kristy Foster Seachrist lives 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.

Ohio Gov. Strickland names appointments to Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland signed the legislation making the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board a reality March 31, and on April 6 he announced his 10 appointments to the board. The governor’s appointments include: Tony Forshey, Leon Weaver, Jeff Wuebker, Bobby Moser, Jeffrey LeJeune, Harold Dates, Jerry Lahmers, Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Robert Cole, and [...]

Pennsylvania official defines harvest season year-round to help farmers

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Pa. farmers may get break in transportation laws.

Ag/Dairy Days fill Pa. farmers with inspiration and ideas for the future

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Northwestern Pa. farmers look for ideas on how to financially recover from 2009.

One event creates a Middlefield woman’s life path and career

Friday, March 26, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

A childhood passion of working with horses becomes reality.

Geauga County farmer looks no further than his woods to make syrup

Friday, March 26, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

A Chardon maple producer taps into the sap of 200 trees on his farm to produce maple syrup.

Ohio lawmakers pass Issue 2

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Issue 2 takes another step toward becoming law in Ohio.

New drilling tax may be answer to funding Pa. conservation districts

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts sets sights toward severance tax.

Pa. farmers express concern over motor carrier regulations in D.C.

Monday, March 15, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Pa. farmers took federal milk marketing order and transportation concerns to the Hill.

Cap and trade: Congress may be out, but the EPA may have final say

Monday, March 15, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Cap and trade may have died in the U.S. Senate, but it doesn’t mean the issue is dead.

Ohio Farm Bureau County Presidents tell legislators to control the spending

Monday, March 15, 2010 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Ohio Farm Bureau discussed hot button topics with Congressional delegates.