Stories by Susan Mykrantz

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Business Profile: Leppo Rents and Bobcat

WOOSTER, Ohio — When Roy and Stella Leppo founded their company in 1945, they handled Oliver farm equipment out of their Akron-based store. During the 1950s and 1960s, their son, Richard, oversaw the company’s growth and as the area changed, Leppo also changed to meet the needs of their customers. Today, Leppo offers construction equipment, [...]

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Animal agriculture most vulnerable to terrorism

WOOSTER, Ohio — Animal agriculture is a vulnerable target for activist groups and terrorists.

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Sustainability, questionable dairy market techniques discussed

There is a battle taking place over milk and other animal products, technology and production practices, animals, farming and, in the end, producers’ livelihood.

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Dairy community recognizes the leading producers in Wayne County

K-Land Farm is home to Ohio’s top Brown Swiss and Holstein herds.

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About Susan

Freelance writer Susan Mykrantz has been writing for Farm and Dairy since 1989. She is a graduate of the ag college at Ohio State University and also serves as editor of the "Ohio Jersey News." She lives in Wayne County.