Partnerships bring sustainability schools to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, already at the forefront of farm-based education in Pennsylvania, recently launched a new effort aimed at providing courses for consumers interested in living more sustainably.
Robyn Hawthorne — Jan. 16, 2012
Robyn Hawthorne shot this coyote on her family's property in Lisbon. The photo was submitted by her mother, Sheryl Hawthorne.
Western Pa. youth tops lamb show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Hayden Demniak, 11, of Carmichaels, Greene County, claimed the top spot in the market lamb show at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
2011 is a banner year for Holsteins
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. -- Holstein Association USA reports that 2011 was an exceptional year for U.S. Registered Holsteins. Enthusiasm for the Holstein breed is high and growing, evidenced by the 360,149 Holsteins that were registered, as of Dec. 31.
Prized porker exhibited by York County resident
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Supreme Champion swine at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show was the winning Yorkshire, JTPS1 Flair 1-9, exhibited by James Parlett of Airville, Pa., York County.
Workshops to cover financial and tax considerations of oil and gas wells
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- To meet the demand, OSU has scheduled three additional Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio workshops.
Expert reports many water wells in Pa. do not meet safe water standards
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A Penn State Extension water specialist told a House committee Jan. 10 that research has shown about 40 percent of...
Farm orgs. ablaze over apparent animal rights arson
COALINGA, Calif. -- Farm organizations across the country are condemning what appears to be an animal rights-led act of arson against Harris Ranch, located...
Organizations announce sheep and goat WebEx series in February
COLUMBUS — In a coordinated effort, the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association and Ohio State University Extension are sponsoring the 2012 Sheep and Goat WebEx...
OEFFA conference offers full day of local food/farming connections
Pre-conferences expand on Slow Money Alliance and cover crops.
