Yearly Archives: 2001
Bush envisions changes in farm policy
The USDA has released "Food and Agricultural Policy: Taking Stock for the New Century." The 116-page document represents Bush's blueprint for future farm legislation, including the 2002 Farm Bill.
Blue Ridge Pottery Show starts Oct. 4
The 22nd annual Blue Ridge Pottery Show sponsored by the Blue Ridge Pottery Club will take place Oct. 4-6 on Main Street in Erwin, Tenn.
Antique auction features Cleveland items
Items from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland will be offered at the Oct. 6-7 DeFina Auction annual fall antiques and fine arts sale.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Ohio almost done with new CAFO regulations
Kevin Elder, director of the new Livestock Environmental Permitting Program, reported on the progress of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Facilities rule-writing advisory committee during the Farm Science Review.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Hydroponically, Ohio not yet mature
Ohio is home to 42 hydroponic greenhouses that total 19 acres of indoor floor space for vegetable production, equalling about $5 million a year in economic activity.
Small farm equipment exhibit has big presence at Farm Science Review
Small farm equipment exhibit has big presence at Farm Science Review
The Center for Small Farms, sponsored by "American Small Farm" magazine, made its Ohio debut at this year's Review.
The Center for Small Farms, sponsored by "American Small Farm" magazine, made its Ohio debut at this year's Review.
Farm animal sanctuary opens in Portage County
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary houses and rehabilitates animals that have been rescued by the Portage County Animal Protective League. Right now it is home to two horses, three ducks, three potbellied pigs, seven dogs, 10 rabbits, and 11 chickens, and is expecting 40 sheep and a 700-pound pig.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Wayne County couple named to Farm Science Review Hall of Fame
Jim Trotter, who recently retired from the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, coordinates the field demonstrations at the annual Farm Science Review. He and his wife Norma were recognized for work since 1978.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Taft: Ohio needs an ethanol plant
Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, speaking at the Farm Science Review Sept. 18, pledged to push legislation that would help clear the way for a plant to be built in the Buckeye State.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Heartland AgVenture unveiled in Ohio
New nonprofit venture hopes to generate ag ideas and more farm profit.
