Yearly Archives: 2002
Guest Commentary: U.S. farmers watch Argentina crisis
Stewart Truelsen, director of broadcast services for the American Farm Bureau Federation, comments on what the Argentinian financial crisis might mean for U.S. farmers.
Grove City woman honored as ag educator
Carol Ann Gregg of Grove City, Pa., received the Outstanding Service Citation from the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
Cookbook author to visit Carnegie for soup tasting
"New York Times" food writer to complement tureen exhibit with a lecture on soup as a way of life.
Supporters organize to pass Harrison County levy
There is fear among supporters of losing 4-H programs, but the chair of the new tax levy campaign committee emphasizes that extension is more than just 4-H.
Innovative Ohio farmers eager to exchange ideas
Brainstorming on issues of concern was as important a part of the proceedings as were the workshop meetings for the annual meeting of the Innovative Farmers of Ohio.
Ropin’ goats pays off big for East Rochester teen
"Goat roping is kind of rough," says Carroll County's Nikki Bacon, Ohio High School Rodeo Queen, "but I would ride a bull just to prove I could."
Are naturally polled Holsteins feasible?
History books reveal ancestors of modern Holsteins were polled. The majority of horned animals in today's dairy industry are a result of few dairy cattle breeders selecting for the polled trait.
CAUV recoupment stings
Ohio farmer says the Ohio Farm Bureau's support of legislation to extend CAUV recoupment to five years in the name of farmland preservation in not in the interest of the farmer.
Dairy Excel: Orientation: Make a good first impression with a new employee
Bernie Erven, ag economist at OSU specializing in human resource issues and a member of the OSU's DairyExcel team, writes what you can do during a new employees first few hours on the job.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Jan. 24, 2002
Each week "Farm and Dairy" challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
