Aboveground tanks now targeted by drug makers
Anhydrous ammonia tanks have become favorite targets of methamphetamine makers, costing farmers thousands of dollars in stolen nitrogen fertilizer.
U.S. pork surpasses PQA Plus goal
10,000 pork producers have become certified in PQA Plus.
Self-employed Ohioans keep the economy afloat
“Since 2000, if it wasn’t for the growth we’ve seen in self-employment, the state would have actually lost jobs.”
Mark Partridge
Ohio State University Swank
Professor...
‘Speed dating’ links farmers with experts, advice
PENINSULA, Ohio — The Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy’s FarmLink program is hosting a “speed dating” workshop May 3 for beginning farmers and retiring farmers/landowners...
United Egg Producers form alliance with American Humane Association
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — United Egg Producers, a trade association representing most U.S. egg farmers and companies, has developed a new working relationship with the...
Easy way to find local food buyers or sellers
COLUMBUS — Finding that local farmer who sells fresh eggs or connecting with a fellow retailer, restaurant or food processor is now just a...
Mapleton FFA says farewell to its graduating seniors, bestows honors
Nearly 300 Mapleton FFA members, family and friends gathered to celebrate their successful year of working the fields of agriculture.
Numerous certificates, awards and...
Conservation Security Program signup through May 16
WASHINGTON — A sign-up for the Conservation Security Program will be available starting April 18 to approximately 64,000 potentially eligible farms and ranches in...
Governor unveils Ohio Proud logo
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Gov.Ted Strickland, along with Director of Agriculture Robert Boggs, revealed an easier way for consumers to find Ohio’s grown agricultural products.
The...
Electoral College is very necessary
Editor:
Your unsigned article ( Electoral College: Outdated or necessary evil?, March 20, 2008) on the Electoral College considered only two possibilities: Either it is...
