Mahoning Co. goat dairy jumps into on-farm processing
What started with two pet goats turned into 25 goats, a milking parlor and a creamery. The Coakley's Frog Pond Farm and Dairy recently became the fourth Grade A goat dairy in the state.
The Train Gang
OHIO Wagon Train, with its 23 pioneer wagons and 50 horse-riding scouts, rumbled into Randolph, Ohio, the last week of July for its annual event.
Manufactured homes dealt blow
Reader comments on ruling in regard to manufactured homes.
Parrish violated state laws by taking prized hog home, hearing officer says
SALEM, Ohio - Did he or didn't he switch ear tags? That question doesn't matter much now for the state department of agriculture as it investigates Howard Parrish's role in the swap of his granddaughter's 2004 county fair champion hog, apparently to save the prized gilt from death.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 19, 2009
LORAIN, Ohio — The Pitchfork Pals 4-H club met March 8 to discuss fair ideas and hear demonstrations from members.
Giving demos were Sean Ortner...
Biofilters cut livestock odor dramatically
URBANA, Ill. - Biofilters can dramatically reduce odors coming from livestock operations, clearing the air between farmers and their urban neighbors.
Honoring 4-H centennial with a celebration
A weekend celebrating the 4-H centennial will be held Sept. 6 and 7 in Columbus.
Westlake museum hosts antique show
The Westlake Historical Society will hold its annual outdoor antique show July 14.
First case of swine flu serves as reminder
Ohio officials have confirmed the first case of swine flu for this year's county fair season, and advise fairgoers to use good hygiene.
‘Tis the season for electronic recycling
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection reminds Pennsylvanians to recycle unwanted electronics instead of throwing them in the trash. When electronic items are thrown away, they often end up in a landfill where heavy metals within the electronics, such as lead, cadmium and mercury, pose a threat to the environment.
