Top 10 gifts for homesteaders
If you know someone who’s goal is to “live off the grid,” there are some gifts that they’ll find handy as they rely on the land and become self-sustaining.
USDA extends dairy Margin Protection Program deadline, again
Farmers now have more time to sign up for the dairy Margin Protection Program. The new deadline is Dec. 19.
Poultry production may be ramping up
Broiler growers in the United States reportedly placed 166 million chicks for meat production, which was also up by 3 percent from November 2013.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 4, 2014:
BROOKFIELD, Ohio — At their monthly November meeting, the Brookfield 4-H Friends invited Eagle Scout Matt Turner to discuss flag etiquette, flag retirement, and...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 4, 2014:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — Northwestern FFA members competed Nov. 25 in the county parliamentary procedure contest and district job interview contest held at Triway...
Letter to the editor: Global warming and radicals
Common sense seems never to pop into the minds of radicals, according to the letter's author.
Cornell to offer online classes in small farms program
ITHACA, N.Y — A lineup of online courses are offered this winter and spring by the Cornell Small Farms Program.
Here are the next courses...
Farmers urge Congress to reinstate tax break on equipment purchases
An upcoming Congressional decision on one of 55 expired tax provisions could have impact the next generation of family farms, according to Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.
Top 10 gifts for foodies
It’s nearly impossible to shop for a foodie without getting hungry or finding something you’d like for yourself.
Top 10 gifts for kids
Choosing gifts for children can be one of the most fun shopping experiences, and our gift guide is here to help.
