Editor:
Issue 2 is a pre-emptive ballot initiative to establish a board that will set standards for livestock and poultry care. The board will be made up of 13 people total, three family farmers, two veterinarians, a food safety expert, a representative of the local humane society, two members from statewide farm organizations, the dean of […]

Most pregnant women will listen to their maternal instinct to protect their babies and refuse to take any flu shot, swine or otherwise, in spite of the heavy propaganda.

Editor:
I am a local retired food animal veterinarian. I am currently a beef and grain farmer here in Tuscarawas County and I support Issue 2.
The ability of farmers to provide safe, affordable, abundant, locally grown food is in jeopardy due to challenges from extreme animal rights activists based in Washington D.C.
Hiding behind the […]

Editor:
As a livestock and grain farmer I would encourage everyone to vote yes on Issue 2 so we can continue to have safe, affordable and local food in Ohio.
By the help of God and technology, we have the best and safest food supply of every country in the world. It takes a lot of […]

Editor:
As president/CEO of a grain marketing and farm supply cooperative in Ohio, I want to make sure people understand the importance of passing State Issue 2.

Agriculture is Ohio’s No. 1 industry and could be in jeopardy if we, Ohio citizens, allow out-of-state interest groups to come into Ohio and tell us how to raise livestock […]

The possible consequences for consumers and Ohio agriculture are severe if Issue 2 does not pass.

Editor:
Does anyone have a better solution than Issue 2 to protect Ohio livestock farmers?
Farmers are uniting across the state to protect their farms and family’s way of life.
Agriculture is one of the largest parts of Ohio’s economy.
How large? One in six Ohioans has an agricultural related job, including our local vets, the […]

Editor:
The current recall from Toyota Motor Corporation brings to light an experience we previously had.
Last fall while motoring to the Amish country, we exited off the Route 30 ramp toward Navarre onto Route 21. In doing so, our floor mat slid forward without any notice causing our accelerator to stick.
This rubber floor mat […]

Editor:
As someone who grew up down the road from a dairy farm in Belmont County, I have great respect for Ohio’s farmers. If you ever need a straight forward answer to a question, just ask a farmer.

You can count on folks who work hard and play by the rules to have a lot of good […]

Editor:
There continues to be a belief with some livestock farmers in Ohio that no one can or will regulate animal care in the state.
California farmers probably had the same opinion several years ago. Now today they are facing the complete elimination of certain types of livestock production.
The reality is that there will be […]