Monthly Archives: June 2002
Tick spread affects rise in Lyme disease
Blacklegged ticks are on the move in Pennsylvania. And their spread has coincided with an increase in reported cases of Lyme disease in the past few years.
Thanks for the memories
Let's Talk Barns column renews memories of life on the farm for Chicago reader.
Ohio environmental stewardship awards
Five family livestock farmers were presented this year's environmental stewardship awards for their management practices.
McKinley Museum focus history tours through August
McKinley Museum and National Memorial will have specialized tours of different history areas this summer.
Imperial glass museum to open June 5, 2003
A donation of $10,000 to the National Imperial Glass Museum's Operation Display fund raising effort was announced at the recent National Imperial Glass Collectors Society's annual convention.
If corn isn’t planted by now, it won’t be
At this stage of the growing season, fields intended for corn are likely to get switched to soybeans to minimize farm income losses.
Ginseng research rooted in farm profits
Ohio State researchers are trying their hand at growing American ginseng and other forest products to boost economic sustainability for farmers who raise alternative crops.
Don’t bank on selling flea market items to pay for college
People pay thousands for antiques and sports and entertainment memorabilia at flea markets and online auctions.
Butler County sells easements via installment purchase agreement
The owners of a Butler County farm that have opted to use the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Installment Purchase Agreement plan.
Bridal re-enactment will honor Upton’s 118th anniversary
A wedding re-enactment of the marriage of Harriet Taylor to George Upton will be July 9, 6:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Warren, Ohio.
