Black Swamp organizes regional conservation planning group
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Black Swamp Conservancy has organized a group of conservation agencies to create and implement a plan to protect northwest Ohio’s natural...
At Olympics, Americans have home field advantage
EAST LANSING, Mich. —- Chinese officials have tapped Michigan State University’s preeminent turf scientists to help build a portable athletic field for this summer’s...
Animal welfare: Consumers want to know farm animals are cared for
WASHINGTON -- Can consumers and farmers come to the table to discuss animal care and welfare down on the farm?The American Farm Bureau Federation...
A roundup of FFA news
CASTALIA, Ohio — On July 15, members of Margaretta FFA chapter gathered at Kalie Bodey’s house for a summer meeting, swimming and a cookout....
A roundup of 4-H news
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Carroll County Beef Club met June 29 at the home of Johnna Mangun. Members discussed barns and mulch for the...
Build or bust: Dairies, suppliers seeing strong growth
SALEM, Ohio -- Freestall and feeding barns bigger than football fields. Brand new parlors, double-12s and larger. Bulk tanks to hold 6,500 gallons of...
Gov. Strickland declares state of emergency for Perry County
COLUMBUS -- Governor Ted Strickland declared a state of emergency for Perry County, which was affected by severe weather that passed through southeast Ohio...
Reader: USDA should rethink animal ID system
Editor:
Thank you for sharing Mr. Dickinson’s, Animal ID enforcement — the fourth component, letter with your readers.
Mr. Dickinson makes many excellent points...
Carroll County Junior Fair Auction Results
Find out who topped the livestock competitions, and see if you're in a slideshow of photos taken at this year's Carroll County Fair.
Generosity of former 4-H’er sends children to camp
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia University alumna Natalie Smith joined 4-H as a 10-year-old in Hancock County, where she and her two brothers attended...
