A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Sept. 17, 2009
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio — Megan Day was crowned the 2009 4-H queen at the Canfield Fair. Day is the daughter of Bob and Karen...
Can’t see the invasive species for the trees? Check your woods
LONDON, Ohio -- Once an invasive vegetative species takes hold in woodland areas, eradicating it is next to impossible. Ohio State University Extension forestry...
Researchers develop new glue from corn
After the oil is extracted from corn germ meal, the corn germ is typically fed to poultry and other livestock animals. But a new, value-added use could be on tap for this "leftover."
Farm Science Review bioenergy program aimed at hobby farmers
LONDON, Ohio -- Small-acreage and hobby farmers interested in transitioning to energy independence can find more information at Farm Science Review on how to...
Shake, gavel and roll: Carroll Co. native is auctioneer by day and Elvis by...
By SUSAN MELLISHContributing WriterWESTERVILLE, Ohio -- Mike Albert has always been a cut-up; a person who loves center stage; an entertainer. This former Carroll...
Interstate meat and poultry shipping regulations proposed for small plants
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service published proposed regulations to implement a new voluntary cooperative program under which...
Photography book combines art, ag
SIDNEY, Ohio -- A new coffee table book, Images from the Land, has found a way to connect two seemingly incomparable industries -- art...
State, local budget crunches forcing Extension offices to go to voters
Coshocton Co. OSU Extension is asking voters to pass a levy in November. The county is not alone.
Green roofs: Gardens are going up and away
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Green roofs seem to be sprouting all over the country these days. From New York to Chicago, from office buildings...
Raising a new crop of farm to table chefs
BOULDER, Colo. — Culinary School of the Rockies is pioneering a new approach to culinary education through their Farm to Table externship. Innovative Culinary...
