Monthly Archives: August 2009
For the love of the Guernsey breed
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Although every dairy farm is unique, some may consider Ealy's Highland Farm in Mercer County, Pa., to be even more out...
Yum!
Fifteen-month-old Brady bellied up to the dairy bar at the Columbiana Buckeye Dairy Boosters stand at the Columbiana County Fair to enjoy a chocolate...
The more things change…
"Tho they may never expect to become farmers, urban youth will soon be in positions where their word may count strongly for the welfare...
Namesake of my daughter
My great-grandmother, Jeannette, was born in 1902 and her life would span most of the 20th century. She would see advancements in her lifetime...
FSA Andy for Aug. 13, 2009
Hello again!In June, while lounging by the pool one sunny Saturday afternoon, a friend of mine, who we will call Susie, was discussing putting...
We have so much for which to be grateful
"Dad hitched up the horses and told me the farm was my responsibility now. He was going in search of work, for a week,...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of August 13, 2009
MILLERSBURG, Ohio — Four members of the West Holmes FFA, Cynthia Bunch, Victoria Carpenter, Derek Reutter and Kiersten Sigler, attended Ohio Leadership Camp.
Members...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of August 13, 2009
JEFFERSON, Ohio — Stephanie Mason was selected to represent Ashtabula County at State 4-H Leadership Camp at 4-H Camp Ohio July 13-17.
The...
Gypsy moth defoliates 44,282 acres in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gypsy moth defoliated 44,282 acres of state, federal and private forestland in West Virginia in 2009, down from nearly 81,308 acres...
Study: Higher pathogen loads in honey bees affected by colony collapse disorder
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Honey bees in colonies affected by colony collapse disorder have higher levels of pathogens -- and are co-infected with a...
