Monthly Archives: August 2003
Pa. festival pays tribute to pioneers
The annual Dankfest, Aug. 23, will have a special reeanctment of George Washington's military mission near Slippery Rock 250 years ago.
Ouric Holstein tops open class show
Grant Cope, Baker's Acres and Baker Brothers, Bardo Hill top breed shows.
Ohioans get high prices for swine
High-selling boar of all breeds was Hampshire exhibited by Moyer family of Wauseon, Ohio.
Ohio champs at national swine show
Ohio purebred swine breeders, showmen among winners.
Hope still floats for flood-damaged valuables
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and Heritage Preservation offers 10 tips for those who own water-damaged artifacts and valuables.
Grape and wine field day Aug. 19
The field day will include tours of research vineyards and a look at equipment like plows and a recycling tunnel sprayer.
Grants aid rural economic development
Six million dollars in USDA Rural Development grant funds are available.
FDA approves CIDRs for dairy cows
Tool not previously approved for dairy cattle because of safety concerns to humans through milk consumption.
Dairy days of yesterday
An exhibit of dairy-related items is on view in Wooster through Aug. 17.
Civil war service records now on the Internet
The Pennsylvania State Archives has placed more than 400,000 Civil War Military Service Record Cards online.
