Hocking College hosts annual Ohio smoke meat and barbecue festival
The sixth annual festival hits Nelsonville, Ohio, Oct. 19.
Keystone exposition: Sheep exhibitors take center stage
Rob Calvert of Mercer, Pa., walked away with five of the seven champion awards in the wool competition.
Last chance to sign up for farmland preservation state summit
Consumers, farm leaders, and state and local officials can exchange information at the Nov. 7 event.
Wampum girl shares farm life from different view with special friends
When classmates were readying for their senior homecoming dance at Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pa., and anticipating Sept. 28 as one of the best nights of the year, Josie Badger was also preparing for a big night.
USDA changes MILC program
Milk producers participating in the Milk Income Loss Contract program are now required to make their payment-start month selection before the next month's prices are announced to the public.
Farmer, conservationist both prove praiseworthy at SWCD banquet
Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District members gathered Oct. 3 to honor the county's conservationist of the year and to honor Richard (Dick) Wetzel's 29-year career with the district before his retirement this winter.
USDA revises oilseed base in farm bill
The USDA revised how it will establish oilseed bases under the new direct and counter-cyclical program contained in the 2002 farm bill.
Larry Hoover: An equine craftsman
When a medical condition forced Larry Hoover, 54, to sell his draft horses, he didn't drift far from the equine business. He formed Alpine Manufacturing, a company that builds the shafts used in harness racing that connects the horse to the race bike.
Ashland County buyers support 4-H’ers
Buyers turned out in force to show their support for the junior fair livestock exhibitors during the 2002 Ashland County Junior Fair Livestock Auction.
Breast cancer advice from a survivor
"I am lucky and fortunate to be a breast cancer survivor," writes letter writer Pattie Coplin. "Many women refuse to take a proactive role against breast cancer and ignore the situation completely."
