Yearly Archives: 2001
Parenting 101: Unplugged
Lorain County dairyman Jim McConnell, a frequent Farm and Dairy contributor who has not contributed his writing in some time, surfaces once again commening on parenting.
Farm life inspires western Pa. author
Beth Wehr of Evans City, Butler County, Pa., has written a book her adventures on her grandparents' dairy farm, "Lessons Learned by a Farmgirl."
Who won?
A poem about a 4-H lamb project by Julie B. Herron, 4-H Youth Agent in Columbiana County.
USDA issues conditional license for West Nile virus vaccine for horses
The USDA issued a conditional license to Fort Dodge Laboratories of Fort Dodge, Iowa, for a vaccine intended to aid in the prevention of disease in horses caused by West Nile virus.
USDA creates new guidelines for livestock reporting program
The USDA has announced new confidentiality guidelines for the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program which will increase the number of reports available.
U.S. sheep population down
The USDA reports a 2 percent drop in the U.S. sheep and lamb population from July 1, 2000, to July 1, 2001.
Take a trip along the Ohio trail
"Along the Ohio Trail: A Short History of Ohio Lands, " the most-requested state document on Ohio lands, is available in a new version.
Sweet summer treats
A new exhibit featuring Isaly's Dairy is open at the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center in Pittsburgh.
Single buyer defines goat milk co-op
The Buckeye Dairy Goat Cooperative Association is a successful enterprise, but number of members is limited.
Shaker Woods festival adds attraction
Eastern Ohio's award-winning family craft festival is three weekends from Aug. 11-26. This year's event will feature a new Shaker schoolhouse.
