Monthly Archives: January 2002
Washington’s early military career subject of Harmoniefest presentation
Historic Harmony's annual Harmoniefest Heritage Awards dinner scheduled for Feb. 16.
USDA offers CRP contract extensions
Conservation Reserve Program contracts expiring this year may be extended for another year.
Scientists find anticancer agent of vitamin C
A food scientist at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY., and his Korean colleagues have found that vitamin C blocks the carcinogenic effects of hydrogen peroxide on intercellular communication.
President Bush given 4-H award as part of centennial celebration
He received 4-H's highest honor in a White House ceremony with USDA Secretary Ann M. Veneman, a former 4-H'er, in attendance.
Paying less costs more with credit card
Extension consumer scientist warns consumers that while credit cards are convenient tools, many people don't realize that their repayment habits greatly influence how much it costs them to use credit.
Pa. deadline nearing for livestock farm permits
A second CAFO permit application deadline is approaching through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
OSU plans calf and heifer workshops
Two winter workshops in northeastern Ohio will feature a Cornell expert on calf and heifer management.
Organic vegetable production workshop is for small- and large-scale growers
Get the basics of growing organic vegetables, as well as the basics of making organic vegetable farming a full-time venture, at two workshops planned in February in northeastern Ohio.
Malabar Farm’s famous ‘Big House’ to undergo massive renovation, repair
Public tours through the Richland County home of novelist and conservationist Louis Bromfield will be discontinued during the construction period.
December auction saw Dargate’s largest ever bidding audience
Buyers vied to win more than 3,100 lots over the five-day sale. The main attraction was the Americana collection of Ann Ryan of Pittsburgh.
