Birding help: Walks, mentors, Cornell Web site, “Birding by Ear” discs may help beginners
Every year, just as spring migration begins, I get letters from readers who have decided to learn to identify birds by ear."Where do I...
FSA’s guaranteed loan program assists farmers, agricultural lenders
Hello again, friends;The Farm Service Agency has a guaranteed loan program available to assist farmers and agricultural lenders. The guaranteed loans are made by...
R & P Republic tractors highlight early ag manufacturing
As everybody knows, there were many, many manufacturers who tried their hand at building tractors back when the world was young.Most of these didn't...
So what is a conservation district, and what can it do for me?
What is a soil and water conservation district? For the life of me, I can't come up with a simple answer.
Give me that merit badge, give me that badge
If I have learned anything from my years as a Scout Parent -- first with Cub Scouts (cute) and then Boy Scouts (cute, but...
Bluebirds make a comeback with some human help
As winter relaxed its grip earlier this month, six consecutive days of bright sunshine and blue skies left no doubt that spring was on...
Hazard A Guess: Week of March 25, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
If you’re hiring a teen on your farm, know the law
With the school year coming to a close in another month or so, many students will be looking for employment on farms. But are...
FSA youth loan program gives teens a helping hand
Hello again,The Farm Service Agency has a loan program to help rural youth establish and operate income producing agriculture projects. The youth loan program...
Good friends make for good times
I went home from school one day, itching to tell everyone about my new friend. I was in second grade, and had spent recess...
