‘Free markets’ really aren’t free
If there’s no such thing as a free lunch — and there isn’t: even the United States Department of Agriculture’s “free” National School Lunch...
Take heed of important deadlines approaching
Hello again!Today I want to remind you of several important FSA program deadlines. ACRE production Producers that participated in the ACRE farm program for...
Should you consider an ag district?
Enrolling in an agricultural district makes sense for Ohio farmers to consider. It is a program that provides protections, doesn't cost anything to apply, and the application form is simple to complete.
Don’t develop nature deficit disorder
It was way back in 1994 that I can account for an "aha!" moment that defined just how I would continue to plan the...
Pray and believe
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone...
We still hold these truths self-evident
The Declaration of Independence was voted the most influential document in American history. Editor Susan Crowell says perhaps it is time we dig it out for a closer study, for to understand our roots may help get us back on track as a nation for tomorrow.
The calendar, the weatherman, and the bean counter all want center stage in the...
The calendar, the weather man, and the bean counter are all fighting for attention in the market this week. So far the weather man is winning.
GovDelivery offers farmers FSA info. electronically
Hello Again,Farmers in our area have really embraced the new forms of electronic technology. A lot of farm families now have a computer and...
Start your own family tradition in Canada
ABOVE: Columnist Mike Tontimonia’s grandson Ian Frame won fishing honors at the family’s annual “guys” trip, with a huge 12-pound walleye that he landed...
Remembering family’s connection to War of 1812
Two of my ancestors on my mother's side of the family took part in the forgotten war, the War of 1812, in its campaign in Ohio.
