Yearly Archives: 2002
Wampum girl shares farm life from different view with special friends
When classmates were readying for their senior homecoming dance at Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pa., and anticipating Sept. 28 as one of the best nights of the year, Josie Badger was also preparing for a big night.
Sheep shearing school solves severe shortage
More than 20 flock owners learned the task of shearing sheep last week at a school sponsored by Ohio State University.
Mahoning County Farm Bureau volunteer leaders receive all 10 stars
The Mahoning County Farm Bureau received all 10 Star awards from the state when the group met Oct. 3 for its annual meeting.
Direct marketing brings farm to table
Three C's can help small farms stay in business: competition, cash and consumers. And direct marketing is a way to do it.
Editorial commentary: Keeping one eye on Washington
Politics, stalled spending bills and the impact of an Iraqi conflict: What's going on in Washington? Editor Susan Crowell shares one economist's perspective.
Stop spreading e-mail hoaxes
Don't spread e-mail hoaxes. Check them out first.
Article reflected outdated woodland thinking
An Indiana reader objects to recent article that pushed pasture over forestland.
Dairy Excel: Dairy producers getting squeezed: Time to review Dairy Excel book
Extension dairy agent Tom Noyes gets back to basics in this week's Dairy Excel column.
Forest management plan carries over to barn management plan
A barn is more than a place to house crops, machinery and livestock. A "management plan" will help you maintain your investment.
Helping neighbor turns into big mess
Rural thugs shatter peace of columnist Judith Sutherland's country living.
