Monthly Archives: October 2010
Oaks and acorns: The lifeblood of the outdoors
Just because a resource is common and abundant today doesn’t mean that will always be the case. When Europeans settled North America, for example,...
Lucas likely to head Ag Committee
If the current political forecast holds, Nov. 2 will deliver House Democrats their biggest pasting since 1994. With over 60 of their seats either...
Moving to the country takes foresight
By Lee Carl Finley
For many, moving to the country is the fulfillment of a life's dream. Having worked for 30, 35 or 40 years...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 28, 2010
MILLERSBURG, Ohio -- Fourteen freshmen members of the West Holmes FFA chapter attended Greenhand Camp at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Sept. 24-26. Greenhand Camp...
Clearing my almost good name
Since they were old enough to be even dimly aware that their lives were published, my children have understood that a fair amount of...
Ohio, Pa. FFAers place at convention
Pictured (left to right): Coach Rachael Topp, Sage Kopronica, Ben Miller, Tessa Topp, Tyler Topp and John Eberly.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The National FFA Organization held...
Horses mean fun for some, work for others
"Summing up his years he thought of the cowboy. He had been a cowhand for many years and had made many a drive, had...
New diesel emissions standards to affect farmers
FARGO, N.D. - Starting Jan. 1, 2011, farmers will see changes in new diesel-powered farm equipment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has mandated new...
OLCSB subcommittee, animal rights activists at odds over veal housing
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board will need to decide from differing recommendations.
National FFA Convention sets record attendance
INDIANAPOLIS --The 83rd National FFA Convention concluded Oct. 23 on a high note: The organization set an all-time event attendance record with a total...
