Some tax laws change for 2002
Lower personal income tax rates are the cheeriest news, along with
higher contribution limits on retirement plans and more breaks for
those educating their children.
higher contribution limits on retirement plans and more breaks for
those educating their children.
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.
Second round of Pymatuning/Shenango watershed forums scheduled
The watershed plan is ready for review, and public meetings will be held Jan. 22 at the Kinsman Public Library and Jan. 24 at the Mercer County Extension Office.
Learn about the hobby of making maple syrup
A program on Hobby Maple Syrup Production will be held Jan. 29 in Tuscarawas County.
Ohio rural communities receive $265 million through USDA program
During 2001 the Ohio USDA Rural Development office's housing program alone completed loans to 2,055 families totaling more than $143 million.
Ohio State Fair show sheep to set tail docking standard
A new sheep industry proposal aims to determine acceptable tail lengths by examination.
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.
AFBF declares farmers want results, not partisanship
At a news conference opening AFBF's 2002 annual meeting, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said he believes farmers and ranchers in this country don't care who wins or loses partisan battles related to the farm bill, but are united in the fact "they want results."
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.
Windows into heaven
"Heaven on Earth: The Holy Art of Imperial Russia" an exhibition that traces the history and artistic development of the Russian icon, will be on exhibit in Columbus from Jan. 11 through Feb. 10.
