Traficant supported agriculture
Farmer-reader appreciated that the late Jim Traficant not only listened, but delivered strong, passionate explanations to the other members of the House to present the message of his constituents.
Reader: Be cautious and remember chemicals are dangerous
This is an open letter to farmers, farmer’s wives, and farmers children.
Reader: Grapevines can indeed be destructive
Editor:Your June 5 issue contained a column by Scott Shalaway titled, Grapevines are aggressive, but not deadly. Both the title of the article and...
Reader concerned over buying influence
Editor:
The Dairy Excel article in the June 5 edition of the Farm and Dairy by Dr. Normand St-Pierre called “Battling the phobia of GMO’s”...
Richfield residents asked to support Girl Scout camp
Editor:The people of Richfield have an incredible opportunity to maintain the rural character of their community while creating a beautiful recreation destination within one...
Water… More valuable than gold
Editor:The old saw “To a thirsty man, water is more valuable than gold” has never been more true than it is today. As a...
What we need are teachers, not statistics
Editor:(Response to Five Innovations that Will Change Our Lives, Jan. 9 edition.)I respond specifically to the section: “The classroom will learn you.”“In the next...
Know which humane society you are supporting
Editor:In my role as president and an active volunteer of The Humane Society of Columbiana County, I recently participated in the Leetonia Sportsman Club...
Regulations are smothering U.S. farmers
The near total control by government of the fruit and vegetable production, with its compliance, fines and implied liability, is the reason why small farm operations are being bankrupted.
Veterans are heroes
Editor:I was troubled by the guest commentary of professor Arnold Oliver. (When I was in Vietnam, I was no hero; Nov. 14, 2013). What...
