Pennsylvania dairy farmers to Perdue: we’re struggling
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hails the 2018 Farm Bill and renewed dairy margin coverage program, calling it a "good time" to be in dairy, despite Pennsylvania dairy farmers' concerns that production costs far outweigh their portion of the profits.
Staying relevant in a virtual world
Editor-in-chief Rebecca Miller ponders how social media has impacted farmers and influenced the way they network — both positively and negatively.
EPA discharge permits part of pollution problem
In a recent letter to the editor, a reader shares her thoughts on how the Ohio EPA's discharge permits affect pollution in local waterways.
Can’t escape echoes of Kenyan election politics
Editor-in-chief Rebecca Miller reflects on past trips to Kenya and how politics are handled there, pondering whether there's a parallel to U.S. politics.
Farm life, meet plant-based, lab-cultured food
The connection we have to the land, to livestock and to the stewardship of it all is not something many people experience. And it shows. It seems that almost daily, I hear of new experiments to create food that eliminates the need for animal products. As much as we might like to post ironic memes about it on social media, or laugh it off, it’s here.
Letter: Internet for all should be top priority
A reader shares his thoughts on the no snow days bill in Pennsylvania and argues it's more important than ever to bring internet equity to all students.
Letter: Farmers, think twice before putting all your eggs in one basket
The farming landscape is always evolving. One reader shares his thoughts on these changes and offers insight on making it to the next generation.
There’s nowhere for the water to go
I’ve seen the numbers. The rain is historic. But it’s not hard to see it with my own eyes, too. With each new rain drop that has fallen, the saturated ground has spit it back out in new ways.
Farmers, let’s get out of our comfort zones
To succeed in farming, we all need to feel a little uncomfortable. To push ourselves to be better stewards of our land and livestock, and to be more efficient with our resources. To meet new people, and to get to know them. Don't settle for the single story. Let’s broaden our communities.
Stay classy, Farm and Dairy
After 34 years with Farm and Dairy, Editor Susan Crowell pens her final column.
