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West Alexander Fair livestock auction results

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

Find out who topped the livestock competitions at this year’s West Alexander, Pa., Fair.

Scenes from this year’s Farm Science Review

Friday, September 19, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

If you didn’t get to this year’s Farm Science Review, here are some of the sights you missed.

‘Bioneer’ Joel Salatin shares ag vision with local producers

Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Susan Crowell

AUGUSTA, Ohio — Joel Salatin thinks in terms of multiples: multiple uses for land, multiple uses for equipment, multiple uses for animals. In fact, he’s christened his home in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Polyface Farm, or “the farm of many faces.”
He embraces so many ventures and crosses so many philosophical lines that it’s hard to categorize […]

Career growth

Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Janelle Skrinjar

Paul Snyder is a natural when it comes to horticulture. The Kent State sophomore can rattle off information about dozens of flowers, trees and shrubs with no trouble.

Eastern Ohio cattlemen put heads together for beef feeder marketing

Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Andrea Zippay

SALEM, Ohio — A cattle marketing project in the works for some time is finally a reality for eastern Ohio producers.
So far, 22 producers have signed up for the new Farm Fresh Feeders from Eastern Ohio project, a joint effort between the Tri-County Feeder Calf Association and OSU Extension in Harrison, Jefferson and Carroll counties.
All […]

On-the-job training (or what I learned from my first job)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 by Susan Crowell

We asked successful individuals to recall their early employment experiences, and share what they learned from their first job. Their lessons are universal.

Tips for dealing with wind damage

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

The series of high winds around Ohio Sept. 14 have left many residents dealing with repairs and clean-up in the aftermath. Here’s some advice for how to handle fallen tree debris, roof repair and damaged vehicles.

Wayne County Fair livestock auction results

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Susan Mykrantz

Find out who topped the livestock competitions at this year’s Wayne County Fair.

Belmont County Fair livestock auction results

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

Find out who topped the livestock competitions at this year’s Belmont County Fair.

Fred Hippely honored by Farm Bureau

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

Fred Hippely has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Columbiana County Farm Bureau.