A little teamwork goes a long way
"Until that time, he hadn't given money much thought. They'd never had much, but neither had anyone else they knew.
The case for farmland preservation
Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot - Lyrics by Joni Mitchell Ten farms in Adams County.
Take stock of the farm every year
You may not consider yourself a large corporation, but completing a regular SWOT analysis of your farm or agricultural business can be beneficial to keep you competitive.
Dairy farmers take co-op to task
After years of private gripes and government investigations, 17 Southeast dairy farmers filed two federal class-action civil lawsuits in Tennessee July 5 charging the nation's milk giants with "conspiracy
Animal cruelty is the cause du jour
There is concern, and rightfully so, among many on today's farms as outside influences converge to voice opinions on everything from long-standing ag business practices to animal treatment.
Sacrificing crops for silage is a good move if conditions are met
Dry conditions in many parts of the state have greatly reduced hay and hay silage yields, which has reduced forage inventory on many dairy farms.
Son’s bravery turns Mom upside down
Hanging upside down at 45 mph is definitely NOT the time to start fretting about your child's hip-to-shoulder ratio.
The Improved Blueberry
The first berries I helped pick, when I was a kid, were strawberries. Makes sense. Close to the ground, easy to reach, I loved to eat them, but they still make my arms itch.
Accident highlights the need for vigilance
Farming is a great lifestyle, but it can also be dangerous.
Dear readers: Bail me out of jail
There is an old but tried saying that you can't fight City Hall. I have found it indeed true. In fact, because I have been fighting a utility instead of city hall - but it is the same thing - I may be in jail by the time you read this.
