A man and his machines
Charles Gander, of Stoneboro, Pa., has turned his "big toys" into a booming business, turning a lifelong love affair with machinery into a custom farming sideline growing as fast as corn in July.
Get a glimpse of Amish life in Ohio
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery in Columbus will open April 26 the exhibit, "Made By Loving Hands: Amish Children's Clothing, Toys and Quilts," from the Thomas and Marsha French collection
Washington State study proves organic apple orchards competitive
The Washington State University study compared the economic and environmental sustainability of conventional, organic and integrated growing systems.
Is E. coli coming to your county fair
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell issues a call to action to fair officials before the upcoming fair season.
Get hooked on hooking rugs
The Cross Creek Farm Rug Hooking School will hold a guest day and a hooked rug show May 3 from 1-7 p.m. at the Punderson Manor, Newbury, Ohio.
West Branch FFA recognizes its own
Brad Baker, class of '89, was the guest speaker at the West Branch FFA Awards Banquet April 19, which also recognized West Branch graduate and now ag education teacher Greg Sharp as its Honorary Chapter Farmer.
Biodiesel found in more and more tanks
In the past year, as pure soy biodiesel licensed to a number of manufacturers by the National Biodiesel Board has gained more general acceptance, the amount of soy oil being burned as automotive fuel has skyrocketed.
Gypsy moth treatments planned for May 7
More than 38,000 acres in Ashland, Ashtabula, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Harrison, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Medina, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties are targeted for aerial treatment.
Carroll beef alliance starts Round II
The Carroll County Ohio Premium Beef Cattle Producers have made a few changes to the way they will cooperate to improve the genetics and marketability of their cow-calf operations, and are about to breed a second round of calves.
HorseFesting around at FarmPark
Lake Farmpark will hold its 11th annual HorseFest. May 19-20.
