Farm animal sanctuary opens in Portage County
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary houses and rehabilitates animals that have been rescued by the Portage County Animal Protective League. Right now it is home to two horses, three ducks, three potbellied pigs, seven dogs, 10 rabbits, and 11 chickens, and is expecting 40 sheep and a 700-pound pig.
Pennsylvania’s autumn Web site up and running
In autumn, Pennsylvania's most popular leaf peeping resources are www.fallinpa.com and 800-FALL-IN-PA.
Small farm equipment exhibit has big presence at Farm Science Review
Small farm equipment exhibit has big presence at Farm Science Review
The Center for Small Farms, sponsored by "American Small Farm" magazine, made its Ohio debut at this year's Review.
The Center for Small Farms, sponsored by "American Small Farm" magazine, made its Ohio debut at this year's Review.
Picasso exhibition opens Oct. 28 at Cleveland Museum of Art
The approximately 36 paintings and all of the nine drawings featured in "Picasso: The Artist's Studio" encompass a large range of styles - realist, cubist, symbolist, surrealist, abstract and classical - and span Picasso's lengthy career, from as early as 15 until two years before his death at age 91.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Hydroponically, Ohio not yet mature
Ohio is home to 42 hydroponic greenhouses that total 19 acres of indoor floor space for vegetable production, equalling about $5 million a year in economic activity.
Stark County farm tour set Oct. 7
The 12th annual Stark County Farm Bureau drive-it-yourself tour will consist of five stops, including A & J Farms, Kridler Gardens, Motts Greenhouse, Park Farms/St. Peters site, and Raber Dairy Farms.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Ohio almost done with new CAFO regulations
Kevin Elder, director of the new Livestock Environmental Permitting Program, reported on the progress of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Facilities rule-writing advisory committee during the Farm Science Review.
Terrorist act could hurt U.S. agriculture
Shifts in national priorities could leave the farm bill and commodity support at the bottom of the list.
Antique auction features Cleveland items
Items from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland will be offered at the Oct. 6-7 DeFina Auction annual fall antiques and fine arts sale.
Timing critical to forage harvest
A combination of in-field observation and more scientific measurements gives producers the most accurate indicator of optimal harvest date.
