Martha Pemberton, beekeeper: 90 years young and no sign of slowing
CANTON, Ohio - Martha Pemberton starts every day with a cup of hot tea and a big dab of honey. She's not sure, but that tea and honey might just be the secret to her longevity.
Parrish violated state laws by taking prized hog home, hearing officer says
SALEM, Ohio - Did he or didn't he switch ear tags? That question doesn't matter much now for the state department of agriculture as it investigates Howard Parrish's role in the swap of his granddaughter's 2004 county fair champion hog, apparently to save the prized gilt from death.
State fair program reaches $1 million mark; repeat winners in purple circle
COLUMBUS - There were three repeat winners in the purple circle at the 2005 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions, but none of them were the highlight of the Aug.
Buyers support youth in Mercer County
MERCER, Pa. - This year's champion record at the Mercer County 4-H Roundup didn't go to the steer, the hog or even the goat.
Farmers favored in ag security district case
CAMP HILL, Pa. - The Pa. Commonwealth Court has issued a ruling upholding a Chester County Court decision allowing the inclusion of a farm in an Agricultural Security Area.
Former Steeler all-star gives horse demonstration
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Former Pittsburgh Steelers all-star defensive back Mel Blount will give a cutting horse demonstration Aug.
From raisins to rations: Tracking food will never be the same
CHICAGO - From small California vineyards to battleground trenches in Iraq, and in the mass-market realm of Wal-Mart's top suppliers, radio frequency identification technology is taking root.
Johanns will listen to farm bill concerns at Pa.’s Ag Progress Days
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns will host a farm bill forum Aug. 16 at Penn State's
July was hot and dry at Copeland weather station
MILLPORT, Ohio - Some like it hot, and this region was the place for those people to be during July, according to Edwin R.
Knox Co. 4-H’ers share winnings with charities
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - The Knox County Fair junior livestock exhibitors are generous with their sale proceeds.













