Are you responsible for a dam?
The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District was recently asked to help the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources host several dam safety...
Make keeping up with advances in technology a lifelong endeavor
It's no secret that experiences define life. I've had my fair share, but I find myself continually challenged by the youth I spend time...
How to reduce winter livestock feed costs
Extending the grazing season, maximizing forage utilization and reducing the need for winter hay feeding can improve farm profitability of any ruminant animal production system.
Motherhood, apple pie and ethanol
Rare is the person, topic or issue that finds the editorial boards of the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal in unison....
Snow not as appealing as it used to be
You know you are getting old when snow no longer holds one single bit of appeal.I think of all the times I hoped for...
Mean, tweens and go-betweens
This nonsense about being a role model for youth is exhausting. Apparently, upon becoming a parent, you are supposed to set an example for...
Size matters in the bird and publishing world
Bigger is always better, right? Cities and countries compete to build the tallest buildings. Gardeners vie to raise the biggest pumpkin. Anglers long for...
Water quality: Not quite, but almost, rocket science
We'll be hearing lots more about watershed protection and regulation across the country, as states are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency to establish nutrient standards for water bodies.
They don’t make ’em like they used to
"The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It's the one...
Annual public notice of FSA programs
Hello Again!Each year, the Farm Service Agency is required by regulation to issue public notice on a variety of programs, policies and opportunities available...
