Dairy program teaches the basics
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Dairyman Matt Ulmer has a confession to make: He hasn't always liked working with cows.
Farmers in Belmont, Monroe counties can get money to improve environment
BARNESVILLE, Ohio - Funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program will soon be allocated to Belmont and Monroe counties to assist farmers interested in implementing environmental protection measures on their land.
Mighty oak trees not thriving in Ohio
COLUMBUS - One way to keep the mighty oak from losing its dominance in Ohio forests may entail bringing back an old friend that made possible its survival and expansion for thousands of years: fire.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau meeting results in push for property tax reform
HERSHEY, Pa. - At its annual meeting Nov. 14-16 in Hershey, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau adopted a policy calling for property tax reform and presented several awards to members.
State Grange presidents honored
COLUMBUS - Ohio State Grange President Laddie Marous and Pennsylvania State Grange President Betsy Huber received recognition from the National Grange Membership/Leadership Director, Ed Luttrell recently at the National Grange Annual Convention held in Columbus, Ohio.
Conservationists efforts recognized
WOOSTER, Ohio - Two Wayne county educators were recognized for their work in educating their students about the importance of conservation during the 2005 Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District's annual meeting.
Mast takes Holmes County roots to D.C.; Holmes SWCD honors Stitzleins
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio - "Conservation is the right thing to do. We just have the use of the land for a little while, then someone else takes over.
Minerva Cheese Factory gets patent
SALEM, Ohio - Sometimes working with your family has certain perks. Take Adam Mueller, Minerva Cheese Factory's fifth generation.
Operation Evergreen: Sending the spirit overseas
SALEM, Ohio - Two men crouch in Army fatigues in front of a Christmas tree. They cradle rifles in their arms and children's popsicle-stick snowflakes hang on the tree.
