Monthly Archives: February 2009
How do you spell p-r-e-t-e-e-n?
It's been a few years, but I'm fairly certain I taught my son to speak. I have a dim recollection of spending many happy...
Pouts, preachers and persimmons
It's been eight long, commentary-filled months since readers who've dropped letters, e-mails and napalm on me have had their say. Sorry, but time screams...
When will you tire of the other voices and speak out for agriculture?
The horn of plenty needs tooting. And you are obligated to do some of it.
Stinky skunk cabbage is actually a sign of spring
If your daily commute takes you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, watch for early signs of life as spring approaches....
Whatever happened to red Jell-O (and the mealtimes of my youth)?
One of the single biggest differences I have observed between the childhood of the older generation and the youth of today has to do...
FSA Andy for Feb. 26
Hello Again!This morning brought a big change in the weather as the wind is blowing and the snow is swirling. At least the mud...
Ohio crop Enterprise Budget updates
Newly updated Enterprise Budgets for 2009 have been completed and posted to the Farm Management Web site of the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 26, 2009
BERGHOLZ, Ohio — The Barshoe Wranglers 4-H club met Feb. 18. Officers were sworn in, including recreation officer Ian Porter.
The club welcomed new member...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 26, 2009
GNADENHUTTEN, Ohio — Indian Valley FFA is holding its annual strawberry sales.
Prices are roughly $1.50 per pound. Strawberries may be purchased by the...
A lot to learn from cowboy poetry
SALEM, Ohio -- As best as Dean Armstrong can figure, he was at least 18 months old before he started writing.
OK, maybe he wasn't...
