How to create a farm safety plan
Having a plan helps farmers respond to hazards appropriately, and trains everyone on the farm to stay safe.
2016 Great Backyard Bird Count kicks off
If you’re a birder or want to become one, the Great Backyard Bird Count is for you.
The language of flowers: Interpreting your Valentine’s Day blooms
Did you know that flowers have meanings? Learn what your Valentine’s Day flowers mean in this guide.
Scorched Kentucky stockyards will have major regional impact
Shrinkage and increased transportation costs among the factors following severe stockyards fire.
Winter warmth could lead to greater parasite risk for sheep and goats
Barber pole worms are prevalent during lambing and kidding season and the milder winter weather sets the stage for a significant infestation.
New Zealand dairy farmers turn to tourism for income
New Zealand may be the world’s largest dairy exporter, but the country’s milk prices have plunged, causing farmers to operate at a loss.
Busting gamer (and farmer) stereotypes
What I learned from my stereotype of gamers: Being “out as a farmer” may be the best thing you can do to bust all the ag stereotypes around you.
Fairfield County dairyman goes back to farm with new approach
Kyle Sharp has continued his family's dairy farming tradition, but in new ways.
Penn State Extension looking for farm partners for research project
Equine gastrointestinal parasites, and their increasing resistance to available dewormers, are a major concern in the equine industry.
West Virginia ag department plans food safety classes for producers
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will sponsor a variety of food safety classes in conjunction with the West Virginia Small Farm Conference, to be held Feb. 25-27 at the Charleston Civic Center.
