Monthly Archives: January 2012
The good old farmboy network
Most folks are familiar with the Good old boy network, a loose collection of family and friends that can be tapped for personal or business needs. Few, however, know that agriculture has it own network, the good old farmboy network.
Cats can impact more than the farm
Cats of every color and every possible temperament have long been a part of just about any farm I have ever set foot on, and most can agree that they are good to have around if they are capable hunters.
A tale of three hunters and their owner
Meet four kindred spirits: Georgia, Gabby, Ike and Rick. Georgia is five years young, spunky and quick, friendly one minute, aloof the next, a...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 19, 2011:
BARLOW, Ohio -- The Warren FFA chapter has begun its officer team election process. Applications were due on Dec. 15.There are 10 positions on...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 19, 2012:
BURTON, Ohio -- Flockmasters 4-H club had a chili cook-off at the Jan. 10 meeting.After the meeting, the club heard a report on the...
Experts give suggestions on stopping earthquakes as result of injection wells
A meeting was convened to gather expert testimony on the matter of Class II brine injection wells Jan. 17.
Pa. Preferred products give visitors a taste and a look at what’s possible
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pretzels, pickles, cheese and pancakes. Oh, where do I start? This is just a short list of the PA Preferred products...
Youngstown meeting doesn’t give exact answers to earthquake questions
YOUNGSTOWN — Without a doubt, injection wells in Ohio will continue to be a hot topic in the future.Youngstown Mayor Chuck Sammarone convened a...
Ohio produce growers and marketers urged to join food safety program
If you want to market produce in the future, you will "need" to be part of a trusted food safety certification program, officials say.
Sustainable food leaders to be honored at PASA annual conference
MILLHEIM, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) will recognize the winners of its Sustainable Ag Leader Award and Sustainable Ag Business Leadership Award, Mary Seton Corboy of Greensgrow Farms and Frankferd Farms Foods, during its annual conference in February.
