Peering at the horizon, Part I
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the top trends, ideas or problems she's spotted on the agricultural horizon.
Adoption Services seeks families, singles for help
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites prospective adoptive parents to sign up to attend an information and orientation night Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Animal lovers meet Jan. 15 for Medina shelter
Forgotten Animal Shelter will have a free, public membership meeting Jan. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., in Medina, Ohio.
Ashtabula hosts leadership school: Apply by Jan. 15
The five-week workshop series, Ashtabula County Local Government Leadership Academy, is for people who want develop their leadership and decision-making skills.
Conference stresses managing the Hispanic workforce in agriculture
Hispanic Workforce Management Conferences will be sponsored this winter by Cornell and Penn state universities.
Charles Pugh named W.Va. supervisor of the year
Charles Pugh, supervisor for the Northern Panhandle Conservation District, was named the 2002 Carroll Greene Award winner for the Conservation District Supervisor of the Year.
2002 was marked by widespread U.S. drought and the return of El Niño
2002 is likely to be the second warmest year on record for the globe.
Agroforesters believe a bright future rivals the chestnut’s glorious history
Research is under way to restore the American chestnut, and there might be a bright future in chestnuts for Midwestern growers.
Deer hunting: Chronic wasting disease on target this season
The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostics Laboratory has begun analyzing brain tissue to determine the level of chronic wasting disease in the state.
Latest recipients of Ohio specialty crop grants revealed; 13 projects approved
The final three recipients to receive a portion of $650,000 in federal funding to promote Ohio's specialty crops have been announced.
