Ohio’s farmland preservation program is complicated, but worth the effort
Contributing Writer The name of Ohio's farmland preservation program, the Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, is very misleading and often keeps farm families from even considering the benefits.
Small, but mighty: Mercer 4-H Roundup sets records
MERCER, Pa. - Three new unofficial records. One record tied. That's how buyers supported Mercer County 4-H youth at the annual Mercer County 4-H Roundup livestock sale Aug.
Consider the source of information
Editor: Mr. Guebert, you have been sucker punched. The July 26 issue of Farm and Dairy contained an opinion column by Alan Guebert titled "Dairy farmers take co-op to task.
Columbiana Co. Fair livestock sale totaled $267,630
LISBON, Ohio - Even though typical August weather scorched the midway, attendance was up all week at this year's Columbiana County Fair.
Talk it out
SANDY LAKE, Pa. - Several years ago, Dale Kepner was facing a tough decision on his 40-head dairy. Although he'd been keeping his cattle in old barns and using old facilities to do the milking, he never had any intention of doing a major overhaul with his system.
Corn husks and monster trucks
WARREN, Ohio - Harvey Lutz and his son, Junior, shake their heads and say they just don't get it. The telephone in their farm shop rings steadily every few minutes.
Ohio pork producers help Wiles farm
SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Pork Producers Council has launched a campaign backed by $10,000 of its own money to help cover some legal expenses incurred by northeast Ohio hog farmer Ken Wiles.
Vances Mill Dairy: Piwowars strike balance between family and farming
UNIONTOWN, Pa. - Better get one thing straight: John Piwowar is no pro farmer. It's not that he's bad at what he does.
Auction marks end of a great year
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. - The goat and rabbit auction during the Marshall County Fair capped off a great year for the county's goat and rabbit club.
Breeders show attracts 121 entries
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Angus enthusiasts led 121 entries at the 2007 Pennsylvania Breeders Show July 14 in Huntingdon, Pa.
