Pennsylvania protects another 27 farms in 18 counties
The Pennsylvania preservation board approved budget of $31 million to preserve farmland in 2016; enrolls another 27 farms.
5 stories farmers read this week: Feb. 20, 2016
This week’s biggest news includes a fire that destroyed one Medina County farmer’s equipment, the winner of the National Farmers Organization’s President’s Award, results from this year’s Championship Tractor Pull, a merger between Sunrise and Trupointe cooperatives and how to create a farm safety plan.
Why you say #ThankstoFFA
We asked FFA members and alumni to tell us what FFA means to them by saying #thankstoFFA and here is what they had to say.
Understanding weather patterns can get you ahead in the fields
Climate risk in agriculture is likely to be greater in the next 20 years. Manage that risk by keeping track of weather patterns in your area.
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
10 tips for beginning gardeners
New to gardening? Consider this advice and check out recommended vegetables to grow your first year.
Muskingum County man recalls his time as a ‘Seagoing Cowboy’
Unable to serve during World War II, George Richey went abroad as a cowboy.
A friend of the sheep industry
Mary Roediger jokes that she does not have a little lamb, but she plays an important role in advocacy for the sheep and wool industries.
Fire destroys Medina County farmer’s equipment
A Medina County farmer is recovering from a weekend fire that destroyed more than $7.5 million in equipment.
Schaads Dairy committed to farming and NFO
Cooperation and working together are important values at Schaads Dairy.
