Stories by Susan Crowell

Farm and Dairy Editor Susan Crowell has been with the paper since 1985, serving as its editor since 1989. Raised on a farm in Holmes County, she is a graduate of Kent State University. You can follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/scrowell and follow Farm and Dairy at http://twitter.com/farmanddairy.

We still hold these truths self-evident

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 by Susan Crowell

The Declaration of Independence was voted the most influential document in American history. Editor Susan Crowell says perhaps it is time we dig it out for a closer study, for to understand our roots may help get us back on track as a nation for tomorrow.

Give me a Big Gulp or give me death

Monday, June 18, 2012 by Susan Crowell

Count me in as one of the many who think New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s decision to limit the container size of sodas is totally asinine.

Farm to Fork: Pa. teen starts beef cattle enterprise with a market for next 10 years

Monday, June 18, 2012 by Susan Crowell

A Pennsylvania teen is starting his own beef enterprise, and has locked in a 10-year market at nearby Grove City College through Bon Appetit’s Farm to Fork program.

Robotic milkers breathe new life into three-generation Pennsylvania dairy

Thursday, June 14, 2012 by Susan Crowell

Three generations agree: Robotic milkers were a great addition to their western Pennsylvania dairy farm.

Happy 150th birthday, USDA!

Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Susan Crowell

The USDA is celebrating its 150th birthday, but farmers deserve some cake, too.

Farmers, grab some Domino’s this weekend

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Susan Crowell

Domino’s Pizza shareholders took a stand against the HSUS’ tactics of pushing its vegan/vegetarian philosophy under the guise of animal welfare.

Ag in the middle is getting squeezed, but that doesn’t have to be you

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Susan Crowell

Nationally, mid-sized farms make up the largest share of ‘working farms.’ You’re not too big, but not too little. Goldilocks might say you’re just right.

Pink slime push-back: Someone smarter, or more emotional, than me has to figure this out

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by Susan Crowell

Maybe the ag industry needs to listen more and talk less. Maybe we need to bring in more outsiders, and ask them, “what would a customer think about this?” We might have seen the pink slime push-back coming.

It’s National Ag Day, and, farmers, we need you more than ever

Thursday, March 8, 2012 by Susan Crowell

Dear farmer, those of us who don’t make a living from the good earth need you. And we need to feel connected to you because we rely so heavily on your work.

Is rural America dying?

Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Susan Crowell

The 2008 survey and report, “Place Matters,” found a substantial majority of respondents in all rural regions would advise a teenager to leave for opportunities elsewhere. That’s a sad statement. We must find the vision and political will to reverse that reality. We must find a way to bring rural America back to life.