Monthly Archives: August 2002
Pennsylvania-born falcons tracked from space
Satellite technology is being used by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to track the dispersal and migration flights of peregrine falcons born and reared earlier this year on buildings in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Ohio dinner bell resurrected as school bell
The dinner bell is from the Bucher & Gibbs Plow Company of Canton.
Millers: Don’t send us GM wheat
Millers feel biotechnology has a future in agriculture, but aren't willing to risk markets on genetically modified wheat now.
Map predates Columbus’ arrival to N. America
The parchment of the controversial Vinland Map, possibly the first map of the North American continent, has been dated by scientists.
Learning the art of glass blowing at Hale Farm classes
Hale Farm and Village's glassblowers will lead a series of classes beginning in early September.
Heat stress hits more than just crops
Ohio farmers may be concerned over the effects warm, dry conditions are having on their crops, but they should also take note of the impacts heat stress can have on livestock.
Find your family tree at cornerstone of genealogy course Sept. 7
Ohio Historical Center staff will cover uses and sources of vital statistics, census and land records and probate files.
Farm tax management in a dry year
Due to low and variable yields, some farmers will experience low or negative farm income in 2002.
Farm and Dairy heads to Farm Aid concert and you can go along, too
Farm Aid tickets are sold out, but you can still head to the annual farm benefit concert with Farm and Dairy.
Fall glassware auction will be in Bellaire, Ohio
The National Imperial Glass Collectors Society will hold the public auction Oct. 10.
