Who will listen to this conversation?
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.
Tracing the rich history of national 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.
Food-borne pathogens control through manure management
Ohio State University and North Carolina State University researchers have received a 4-year, $2.4 million USDA grant to study zoonotic organisms in manure, and what happens to them when animal diets are changed or when manure is subjected to various waste management treatments.
Forage conference set in Pennsylvania
The 2002 Pennsylvania Grazing and Forage Conference will be March 6-7 with Charlie Opitz, a 1,200 cow dairy grazer from Mineral Point, Wis., as featured speaker.
Greensburg inn to host antique show Jan. 18-20
The 99th Greensburg Antiques Show will include 50 exhibitors from 9 states.
Learn about the hobby of making maple syrup
A program on Hobby Maple Syrup Production will be held Jan. 29 in Tuscarawas County.
Mahoning 4-H observes 100th anniversary with 4-H open house
A 4-H open house will be held Jan. 15 at the Mahoning County Extension office.
Milk support prices, annual loan rates unchanged for now
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.
NFU’s Swenson not seeking reelection
After 14 years as president of the National Farmers Union, Leland Swenson has decided to step down.
Ohio Coin Expo rolls into Ohio in February
Ohio's Largest Coin Show, will be held Feb. 8-10 at the Holiday Inn
in Strongsville.
in Strongsville.
