Fact sheets focus on farm hazards
Before building a freestall barn, our cows were housed in tie stalls and loose housing. As you might find in many tie stall barns,...
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet
One by one, like falling stars, they blaze too swiftly across our lives, then disappear except for their forever aura that never fades. We...
Claims process in place for alleged discrimination at USDA
Hello again!As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack...
You can practice natural resources conservation just about anywhere
Conservation is everyone's responsibility. All land has resources of soil, water, air, plants and wildlife. Conservation means using these resources wisely, while protecting or...
Golfing is ‘Master’ful time to bird watch
I haven't played a round of golf since college, but each spring I try to catch a few hours of the televised weekend portions...
Reader: Vote yes for United Local bond issue
Editor:
United Local has a unique opportunity to gain funding to replace parts of the campus which are many years old and in need of...
Ethanol: An economic success story doesn’t tell whole story
Editor:The article titled, Ethanol: An economic success story, (April 7, 2011, issue of Farm and Dairy) does not seem to tell the whole story....
Use your iPad or iPod to learn more about birding
Want to know what bird's singing beside you in the park? Yep, there's an app for that.
Scratching the surface of the little Utilitor tractor
Many years ago, Nancy and I attended a tractor show at Malabar Farm, probably put on by the Richland County Steam Threshers. Established by...
Think About It: Your Church
What does your church mean to you? Take a few moments and Think About it!, then write down your answer on a piece of...
