Tax law benefits farm conservation
SALEM, Ohio - Recent changes to federal tax law are looking pretty good for farmers and rural communities.
Thanksgiving menu stuffed with healthy choices
From the main course to dessert, the traditional Thanksgiving meal is stuffed with healthy food choices, particularly those rich in disease-fighting antioxidants.
Measles outbreak could be linked to immunization fears
Childhood immunizations for measles have practically eliminated outbreaks of the disease in North America. However, outbreaks of the disease in North America started to pop up in 2013 and 2014. In Ohio, there are 17 reported cases in Ashland County; 6 reported cases in Coshocton County; 18 reported cases in Holmes County; 86 reported cases in Knox County; 1 reported case in Richland County and 1 reported case in Wayne County.
Hot Foods Co-op needs market goats
SALEM, Ohio - Market goat producers, Michael Nkrumah needs you. Nkrumah started the Hot Foods Co-op about a year ago to keep his agricultural - and dietary - roots nourished.
Long hours impact family food choices
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Irregular work schedules, long hours, job dissatisfaction and other such working conditions of parents in low-income families significantly impact family food...
Bill includes initial funding for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility relocation
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Sam Brownback, R-Kan., and Pat Roberts, R-Kan., recently applauded Senate passage of the Conference Report to the Department of Homeland...
Iraq/Korean conflicts could impact agriculture differently
Although America's attention is focused on Iraq, agriculture should be keeping a close eye on the developments with North Korea.
Don’t be left out!
Farm and Dairy is updating its listings for the eighth edition of the Agri-Book, the only comprehensive directory of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and national agricultural associations and agencies.
Historic Roscoe Village hosts lectures
The chef at The Inn at Roscoe Village will share his cooking talents May 7.
Farm Link workshop is for beginners
Pennsylvania Farm Link's Beginning Farmer workshop Feb. 17 will emphasize what it takes for a successful farm start-up.