Farms vie for last round of Ohio easement purchase program dollars
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Ohio farm families and local communities recently submitted applications to Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs requesting funds to help...
Massillon Museum celebrates 75 years
MASSILLON, Ohio -- The Massillon Museum's summer exhibition -- Eclectic. Everyday. Elegant. -- celebrates 75 years of excellence. The Massillon Museum opened in...
Can we ever agree on energy policies?
WASHINGTON -- Tree-hugging environmentalists and national security hawks may share more common ground than generally acknowledged, said R. James Woolsey, a national security specialist...
A weekly roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 5, 2008
NORTH BENTON, Ohio — The Village Varieties 4-H club met May 20 at the North Benton Presbyterian Church.
In old business, the club collected...
A weekly roundup of FFA news for the week of June 5, 2008
ASHLAND, Ohio — The Mapleton FFA 2008 officer team traveled to the elementary school May 14 to conduct its annual Ag Day.
Each year,...
Co-op supports Amish farmers in Ohio and Pa.
Several years ago, members of the Amish community in and around Wayne County, Ohio, noticed a change in their culture. Farming, which once served as the core of their lifestyle, was on its way out.
Preparing a path for the next generation (Part 2)
David Raber farms with one goal in mind. He knows it’s important to grow quality products and turn a profit, but his intentions reach far beyond the annual growing season. Raber wants to give his children a way of life, a place to raise their families someday.
Dairy gets monster manure pit
Concrete manure storage pit to hold 2.5 million gallons, is one of largest in region.
Preparing a path for the next generation (Part 1)
For Henry “Junior” Wengerd, the farm is everything. It’s a school for his children, a nursing home for his parents and the place he wants to retire. It’s much more than a way to make a living. For Wengerd and his family, the farm is a way to make a life.
Spending $100 to fill your SUV might be worth it
IRVINE, Calif. — Increasing gas prices have encouraged consumers to trade-in their SUVs for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, but it is important to examine...
