Fire destroys building, but not spirit of Lawrence Co. dairy farm family
In less than three hours, a fire destroyed the machinery shed at Kinds' dairy farm Aug. 25. Find out how the Lawrence County, Pa., men did their best to rescue some equipment and how they're moving forward with a positive outlook.
Maurer named state executive director for the FSA at the USDA
WASHINGTON -- The Obama Administration named Steven Maurer to serve as state executive director for the Farm Service Agency at the USDA. Maurer is...
Ag. Secretary Vilsack establishes dairy advisory committee, seeks nominations
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that as part of USDA's continuing efforts to listen to and respond to the needs of producers...
Learn about selling meat directly to consumers
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Learn more about selling meat directly to consumers in a free public seminar at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Ohio...
Government, industry officials hopeful for future of ag
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. -- Despite the struggles in the dairy industry and difficult economic times, government officials and Penn State's leaders remain hopeful about...
Mobile Ag Lab available statewide
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. -- With back-to-school season upon us, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau chose Ag Progress Days, held Aug. 18-20, as a relevant time to...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Aug. 27, 2009
OBERLIN, Ohio -- The Firelands FFA will host chapter alumni and friends for an open house Sept. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Aug. 27, 2009
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The East Township Young Producers 4-H club met Aug. 15 with 25 members in attendance.
Members received tickets to sell for...
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to visit Zanesville, Ohio
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is coming to Ohio next week.Vilsack is making the trek to Ohio as part of ...
Fire takes out machinery building at Kind’s farm in Lawrence County, Pa.
PLAIN GROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- More than 75 firefighters from Lawrence, Butler and Mercer counties worked to put out the flames that took down...
