Database to help teachers introduce environmental issues to lesson plans
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources updated a searchable, online database which will make it easier for teachers to introduce students to...
Learn to grow giant pumpkins
SALEM, Ohio -- The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will hold its giant pumpkin growing seminar from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Millcreek...
West Virginia Small Farm Conference to be held Feb. 24-26
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Small Farm Conference will be held Feb. 24-26 at the Ramada Inn, Morgantown. In its fifth year, the...
Hog producers may see modest profits
URBANA, Ill. -- Hog producers may see modest profits in 2009, depending upon costs of production and other factors, said a Purdue University Extension...
Ohio involved in multi-state salmonella investigation
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Health is participating in a multi-state investigation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to try to...
Extension to hold program on income opportunities
MONACA, Pa. -- Penn State Cooperative Extension will hold the program "Income Opportunities in Agriculture" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 at...
Nine people to watch in 2009: Vogel, Obama, Vilsack, Pacelle, Crossen, Smith, Galbraith, Clatterbuck,...
If you don't recognize these people by now, you will by the end of the year. Here are Farm and Dairy's picks for Nine...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 8, 2009
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA chapter held its meeting Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Horticulture Building. The alumni also met at...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 8, 2009
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Progressive Home Helpers 4-H club held a meeting Dec. 13 at the Main Street United Methodist Church.
Canned food was...
Repeat after me: Only use antibiotics when they are absolutely necessary
Antibiotic use in livestock cannot make up for poor management.
