Protection of agricultural land
The president of Mahoning County Farm Bureau writes that it is getting more difficult to keep the farm in the family.
Crying ‘Wolf!
Artificial reintroduction of wolves and other predators should not only be a concern out West, but right here in Ohio.
Pa. FB pushes S.B. 1413
Pa. farmers have helped push some of the most stringent environmental safeguards in the nation, but a few township officials are imposing their own version of regulations and limitations on agriculture.
Vocal minority passed Florida hog legislation
Agriculture lost its voice in the recent Florida ballot issue to prohibit the use of gestation stalls for sows.
Attend meeting to help solve school-funding issues
UAW Local 1112 retiree urges tri-county residents to take interest in school-funding issue.
Interpreting our Farm Aid editorial
Reader is disappointed that Farm and Dairy didn't support the intent behind the Farm Aid concerts.
Breast cancer advice from a survivor
"I am lucky and fortunate to be a breast cancer survivor," writes letter writer Pattie Coplin. "Many women refuse to take a proactive role against breast cancer and ignore the situation completely."
Stop spreading e-mail hoaxes
Don't spread e-mail hoaxes. Check them out first.
Article reflected outdated woodland thinking
An Indiana reader objects to recent article that pushed pasture over forestland.
Dorr appointment is ‘vulgar abuse of power’
Reader says President George Bush's "recess appointment" of controversial Tom Dorr as undersecretary of agriculture for rural development, after the Senate Ag Committee refused to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate can only be termed a vulgar abuse of power.
