Rare swine breeds: Are heritage hogs the next niche market?
PITTSBORO, N.C. -- In the world of local niche foods, raising heritage livestock is becoming just as popular as growing heirloom fruits and vegetables.
Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference set for Feb. 9-11 in Mich.
ELSIE, Mich. -- The 10th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will take place Feb. 9-11 at the Soaring Eagle Resort, Casino and Conference Center in Mount Pleasant.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 29, 2011:
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- The Hillsdale FFA chapter's Food Science and Technology team, Sarah Bookman, Jordan Haas, Megan Poynter, and Logan Garber, competed Nov. 21...
Top farm stories of 2011
A year-in-review look at 10 of the biggest farm issues we covered in 2011.
Farmland leasing website assists landowner, farmer
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The North Central Extension Farm Management Committee has published a website to help farm operators and landowners construct a farmland lease agreement they can both equally benefit from.
OSU Extension, conservation services partner for livestock composting workshop
NEWARK, Ohio -- The Seneca, Crawford and Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Natural Resources Conservation Service and OSU Extension will hold a livestock mortality composting workshop Jan. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at Wyandot County Recycling Center, 11385 County Highway 4, Carey, Ohio.
Online tools, app help guide guests through Pa. Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- New, interactive online tools can help visitors to the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show navigate the show's more than 24 acres and nearly 250 events and activities
Hunters, show us your bag!
Hunter Sam Arisman holds the antlers of an 11-point buck he took on his family farm in Enon Valley, Pa. Show us your own hunting triumphs by submitting a photo for our Brag About Your Bag gallery. Of course, bragging rights aren’t just reserved for deer hunters. Snag a wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit or waterfowl this season? We’d love to see!
Short course teaches cattle feeders ways to manage risk
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The 2012 Great Lakes Professional Cattle Feeding and Marketing Short Course will be held Jan. 25 and Feb. 8 at the Wood County Junior Fair Building in Bowling Green Ohio.
North Carolina 10% Campaign reports local food spending at $10 million
RALEIGH, N.C. -- In roughly 18 months, participants in the 10% Campaign have recorded more than $10 million in purchases of locally-produced foods.
