Letter: Proud of community spirit seen at fairgrounds
In 2002, the Columbiana County Fair and Steer Committee began fundraising efforts for a new beef complex. These efforts, over several years, resulted in approximately $35,000, at which time the project was put on hold.
HSUS controlling Ohio Livestock Standards Care Board?
Editor:Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of The United States, brags about how he controls the Ohio Livestock Standards Care Board. Is this...
Who should take the blame for the United States economy?
Editor:I’m responding to the June 16 letter of Ian Murray. It was a critical assault on President Obama. Simplistic incorrect statements such as “regulation...
Reader: United Egg Producers agreement is ironic
Editor:In response to the July 7 article, United Egg Producers and HSUS announce agreement over hen housing, how ironic is it that on the...
Solar projects in this area do not make financial sense
Editor:The May 12 auction guide had an article about Ashland county-West Holmes Career Center solar project. The project is funded by a $115,329 grant...
Very proud to be a part of the ‘culture’
Editor:This spring was so very hard on the farming community, with the cold temperatures and rain that condensed the planting season. Everyone I have...
Reader: Executive order is a dangerous step
Editor:
On June 9, with flagrant disregard for the 10th Amendment, President Obama signed an executive order to create a policy-generating entity for rural America...
We’re all just irresponsible wimps
Your mother and Uncle Sam can't protect you all the time.
Every farmer should be a romantic
Consumers want to be courted, romanced by your passion for agriculture. And they can only learn about that passion -- they can only get to know you -- if you are willing to share your story.
Beatitudes for Farmers
It's been a tough spring. But there are things we can control that may make a difference, if only to your mental health (which is pretty important). I call them the "Beatitudes for Farmers."
