Yearly Archives: 2003
Dairy farms impact economy
Economists say Dutch dairies will strengthen the dairy industry, but some Ohio farmers don't see it that way.
Van Hams face controversy but plan expansion
Since settling in the area, the Van Ham family has encountered both resistance and welcoming arms from the community.
Progress Edition:Crop brings bit of sunshine to dairy, neighbors
The family's birdseed business has been growing steadily for 25 years.
DAIRY DEBATE
Several years ago, clashing opinions about Dutch dairymen immigrating to Ohio flipped agricultural communities upside down, pitting neighbor against neighbor. Even though many of the farms have been here for years now, some citizens' fervor continues to burn.
Progress Edition: Ag research breaking traditions, breaking ground
Several colleges and universities across Ohio are also doing research and developing programs to aid the agriculture industry.
Progress Edition: Green industry producing more than just plants
In 2001, overall sales by certified nursery stock dealers and producers in Ohio were an estimated $2.79 billion.
Progress Edition:Benson – Farming today means embracing change
He's faced lots of changes in his farming career, but this Knox County farmer never looks back.
Dairy debate: Let’s meet in the middle
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on new dairies in Ohio built by Dutch immigrants.
Reader cautious of Bush administration choices
Reader believes the Bush administration is a wolf in sheep's clothing once you look beyond the rhetoric.
Dairy Channel: Take precautions to prevent Jejunal Hemmorhage Syndrome
Syndrome may already be under radar in Ohio, says Ohio State Extension district dairy specialist Dianne Shoemaker.
