Monthly Archives: May 2011
Vacation with us… Sproul
Dale and Mary Sproul of Uhrichsville, Ohio, never miss an issue of Farm and Dairy when traveling to Florida to visit Dale’s brother’s family during February and March. Their daughter, Mandy Frink, makes sure they get a copy of the paper each week by sending it down Thursdays.
Equine Herpes virus outbreak could impact U.S. horse show schedules
SALEM, Ohio — An outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus at the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championship April 29-May 8 in Ogden,...
Judith Sutherland: Local, farm-fresh food is the best
I have always enjoyed conversation with those who enjoy growing as well as hunting their own food. There is an insight that goes beyond the typical, because for each of them, this became a conscious choice at some point in their lives.
On My Mind: Is the world getting more annoying?
It must be because of the "aging process" -- med-speak for growing old -- but little annoyances are doubly annoying.
Wet weather brings small treasures: vernal pools
Like most people, radio stations, diner conversations and forecasters, the talk of late has been about the dreaded wet weather we have been experiencing....
Bill Gates: Helping world’s poorest farmers is best international aid
Bill Gates: Farming is a business that helps poor farmers build self-sufficiency and improve their lives.
On the outdoors: Striped bass bounces back from brink of extinction
When the water warms, the big stripers return to the Chesapeake Bay to spawn. A limited number of giants are taken there each...
Dairy Excel: Websites can be valuable resources for producers
What a difference a year has made. Last year we were in the middle of one of the nicest spring planting seasons on record. Now, this year's spring is making a run for the record books as one of our all time worst springs.
Think About It: Perfect Peace
It is amazing how many people I talk to along the way of life that are looking for “peace.” About the time we think things are getting better, we tune in to the daily news and find out differently. All the things that are going on around our world seem to be filled with bad news.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 26, 2011:
COLUMBUS -- Rachel Krumwiede of Firelands FFA won the state talent show May 6 at the Ohio FFA Convention. Krumwiedeof auditioned for the show...
