Monthly Archives: December 2003
More cows fuel flames of a dairy under fire
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has approved expansion of the Jan Van Ham farm, a farm currently being sued by neighbors.
A Christmas ‘Storey’
Can a Christmas tree grower enjoy the holiday season? Sure, just ask the Yeagers at Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm in Trumbull County.
Key Stark County ag gencies move under one roof
Stark County USDA offices, OSU Extension, an ODNR division and the SWCD will share space in a new one-stop-shopping building near Massillon.
Buckeye Egg Farm’s sale of northern barns gets preliminary OK
Ohio Fresh Eggs received preliminary approval from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to take over more of Buckeye Egg Farm.
Ohio Farm Bureau presents awards
Several winners are headed to Hawaii in January for the AFBF annual meeting.
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates reshape policy
Members revamped the farm group's line fencing policy, and added new policy regarding water use and drainage.
Ohio Farm Bureau body OKs $10 dues increase
The first state dues increase since 1987 will add $2.2 million.
Getting and giving permission to hunt deer
One reader shares his take on deer overpopulation and hunter and landowner rights.
Dairy Channel: Columbiana County nutrient research plots yield usable results
Ernie Oelker updates readers on nutrient application and utilization research on one Columbiana County farm.
Hoping to be the glorious TV sitter
Columnist Judith Sutherland reflects on her childhood home, complete with envious siblings, dirty dishes and a television on its last leg.