Saturday, December 20, 2025

In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the conversations about today's youth, about local communities and local opportunities, about the future that have been triggered by the centennial celebration of 4-H.

4-H, which began in 1902, is a combination of the efforts of people concerned about young people and its early history is an example of its cooperative nature.

Last year, nearly 7,000 wild horses and burros were adopted. Still, the Bureau of Land Management needs more families willing to adopt. Four now have a home at Stoney Hollow Farm near Lisbon, Ohio.

Aaron Harnar of rural Portage County thinks he has discovered a better and less expensive process for making biodiesel that will revolutionize its acceptance and use.

The bill to require inspection and licensing of historical steam tractors and engines introduced by Rep. Charles Calvert of Medina has passed the Ohio House and is now being considered by the Ohio Senate.

The Tri-State Conservation Tillage conference will be held Jan. 29 in West Middlesex, Pa.

A 4-H open house will be held Jan. 15 at the Mahoning County Extension office.

Last fall's ag appropriations act extends the Milk Price Support Program through May 31, 2002, at the 2001 milk support price of $9.90 per hundredweight.

After 14 years as president of the National Farmers Union, Leland Swenson has decided to step down.

Ohio's Largest Coin Show, will be held Feb. 8-10 at the Holiday Inn
in Strongsville.