Exotic animal escape in Ohio raises some red flags
Editor:Tuesday, Oct. 19. The weather today -- gray, overcast with rain. The headline -- Exotic Animals Roaming Ohio.When I first heard the news late...
Reader: Research drilling before making decisions
Editor:
I was disappointed by the interview with Tom Murphy on the Marcellus gas drilling (Agriculture changing as Marcellus Shale drilling gains ground). Today with...
Farmer shares dairy mission statement
James Comp of Dorset explains the guidelines under which he operates his dairy farm.
Yes, farming is ‘cool,’ but practices aren’t
Farm Sanctuary founder says most citizens oppose the intensive confinement of animals, and so does a new breed of farmers.
Reader: What is going on with exotic animal issue?
Richard Hill has questions about the Farm Bureau's response to exotic animal ownership.
9/11 anniversary reminds us of loss of innocent lives
Editor:Who can forget the 3000 who died on that horrific day ten years ago? Our government has been retaliating ever since against those responsible.That...
CAUV recoupment stings
Ohio farmer says the Ohio Farm Bureau's support of legislation to extend CAUV recoupment to five years in the name of farmland preservation in not in the interest of the farmer.
Community needs to unite to stop animal abuse
Editor Why is it that in our society, when abuse occurs, the first thought that comes to mind is "What did the victim do...
LETTER: A simple plan to ‘Save Our Society’ includes flat tax
Reader: If government interference and over regulation would be reduced, jobs would be created, private industry would prosper and more than sufficient tax revenue would be generated.
Letter: Don’t let the rich bellyache about taxes
A Farm and Dairy reader shares some history and his thoughts on the income tax system in the United States.