Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 11/29
The top stories from the week Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, 2014.
Part I: Growing mushrooms indoors
Fresh mushrooms are another fast, easy and fun food to grow indoors. Indoor mushroom kits are available in dozens of fungi varieties, from basic buttons to expensive exotics.
Holiday gift guide 2014
Christmas is just a few short weeks away and holiday shopping is in full swing. Our holiday gift guide will help you navigate your way through a successful shopping season.
Sirna’s Farm Inc.: Putting new spin on farm fresh pizza
Today, the Sirna Farm is comprised of 43 acres, and 30 acres of that is woodlands. The Sirnas rent additional acreage and farm a total of 150 acres.
Obama vows executive action over immigration reform
President's plan would allow more than 4 million undocumented immigrants to stay here on a temporary basis.
Homegrown By Heroes: Growing support for veteran farmers
When Dawn and Lee Lichtenwalner left Las Vegas in 2008 to take up permanent residence at their 11-acre Leetonia, Ohio, vacation property, turning it into a full-time farming operation was not part of the plan. Earlier this month, their Dandelion Lane Farm became the first in Ohio recognized by the national Homegrown by Heroes program.
Hogan named President of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Hogan is also the Ohio coordinator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, as well as Ohio State's Sustainable Agriculture Team.
Thanksgiving leftovers: 10 next-day uses for turkey
Eating leftovers the weekend after Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be boring.
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner rises, still under $50
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 29th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.41, a 37-cent increase from last year’s average of $49.04.
Hunting safety tips for beginners and experts
Hunting season is in full swing, so whether you’re hunting with gun or bow, take these safety reminders into consideration.
