Monthly Archives: August 2010
Fescue beneficial with management
As a little boy on our farm in Morgan County, I could identify orchardgrass, bromegrass, alfalfa and clover, but never heard of fescue. Then...
Is summer really over?
When summer began I had the same feeling many parents do, worrying about how I was going to fill all those long, lazy days....
Little distinction between animal and human to abusers
Editor:I read comments recently by local resident and preservationist Stevie Halverstadt. She spoke of the importance of upholding the laws and described a society...
Ohio livestock growers caged by farm groups
What was to be a clever, voter-sanctioned effort to fence out the animals-are-people-crowd in Ohio last year is, depending on your perspective, either a...
Local food initiatives can help to reconnect consumers to the land
Recently, at the farmers market, a woman rushed over to me excitedly, seeking out the vendor with the fresh eggs that her friend had...
Antiques and collectibles: Which are trash and which are treasures?
(Editor's note: This week, we begin a bi-weekly column provided by Garth's Auctions. It will cover a range of antiques and collectibles topics, starting...
The grazier’s report card; when D’s are good
What kind of grades would you get for managing your grazing system if there were report cards for graziers? Would you be satisfied with...
Diversifying income is ensuring a Muskingum County farm’s success
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — There’s nothing nutty or crazy about Nutty Acres Farm in Muskingum County — it’s just a farm family diversifying itself to...
Variable subsidy for ethanol better for producers and government
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A variable subsidy for ethanol producers could cost the government less and provide more security for producers than current fixed...
U.S. faces big challenges in growing biofuels infrastructure
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Ramping up biofuels production to replace fossil fuels and provide a significant portion of the nation's energy will require nothing...
