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.
Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District: Baltes earns top cooperator honor
Andy Baltes ofNorth Jackson received the district's Cooperator of the Year award for conservation practices he has implemented on his 375-acre dairy farm.
Tri-State Toy Soldier show at Mountaineer Racetrack Dec. 8
Old and new toy soliders will line up at a special Mountaineer Racetrack show Dec. 8.
Conference combines fruit, vegetable growers, marketers, Christmas trees
The Christmas Tree Association's winter meeting is a major new addition to the conference.
Erie Co. dairy producer buying group featured at workshop Nov. 22
Members of the Erie County Dairy Producers Group, will discuss the buying group that they formed in Erie County several years ago.
Florida voters send message to pork producers
The decision by Florida voters to end the use of sow gestation stalls in that state will affect the entire country.
Improving corn silage yield, quality
When it comes to silage corn, selecting an appropriate hybrid and using good management practices can translate into a big increase in milk production.
Mahoning River Consortium seeks public input on watershed plan
There will be a forum regarding the Mahoning River watershed action plan Nov. 20 in Girard, Ohio.
Columbiana SWCD salutes Estocks
Mike and Theresa Estock received the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District's Cooperator of the Year award.
Make your list and check it twice: Holiday shopping hits the shelves
A compressed shopping season has forced retailers to get an early jump on the holidays, but the economy - not the calendar - may be the Grinch that steals Christmas 2002, says a Purdue retailing expert.













