Ask FSA Andy about crop insurance
As you can see from the wide variety of weather Ohio experiences in a seven-month period, one may want to consider some type of coverage on their crops that they invest their time and money into planting.
Books for the rest of summer
Relaxing in a hammock with a good book is a great way to relax on a warm summer afternoon. Here are a few titles that have recently caught my eye.
Ohio Texas Longhorn show draws a crowd
The 17th Annual Texas Longhorn show was staged July 19 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio.
Summertime on the farm for kids makes anything seem possible
Summertime memories of being a kid on the farm.
Changes are coming to FSA programs
Hello Again!
Change is inevitable. Change is good. Change is a necessity. These phrases may seem like profound words of wisdom, but seriously we all...
CoBank committing $10 billion to get rural development fund off the ground
The Obama administration is hoping a new rural development fund will lure new investors and investments in rural regions.
On family and flying potato chips
I consider myself an "expert" on parenting on par with my "expertise" in machine gunnery or quantum physics.
Looking back to 1938 gives a glimpse into the past
From my Looking Back Department, comes this glimpse of farming in July of 1938 (I was almost five years old), as recorded in the...
Webinars will share farm business tips
Countryside Conservancy is giving specialty crop growers a chance to improve their business practices with three webinars by veteran farmer and consultant Chris Blanchard.
Dead trees are more than just firewood
If I would ask the question, "what are living trees good for," I would probably get a large response.
