Monthly Archives: June 2004
Organic wool offers unique marketing opportunities
Although it requires certification, organic wool represents an opportunity for premiums.
ODA blocks two grain operations
The state suspended commodity handler's licenses from Austinburg Mill in Ashtabula County and J & S Farms Grain, Madison County.
Farmers eligible for 2003 disaster aid
Ohio, along with 20 other states, will share in approximately $8 million allocated for the Emergency Conservation Program.
PROGRESS: Retirement plan: 280-head dairy
Kevin Lee owned a refuse company and ran a beef farm. But what he really wanted was dairy.
PROGRESS: Noble Co. couple thankful for nursery creation
These Ohio farmers switched from cattle to dogwoods, and are glad they did.
Pa. farm bill’s future still uncertain
Republican leaders sue governor's administration over a veto's legality.
Dutch dairy sues neighbors
Dairy says concerned citizens group lied about farm and conspired to ruin the operation so it would leave the United States.
A life of hostas
More than 1,800 varieties of hostas with shades of greens and whites and yellows, some with leaves as big as elephant ears, are grown by Pete and Jean Ruh at their Geauga County home.
PROGRESS: Grass-fed lambs dot spring pastures
Bruce and Lisa Rickard of Fox Hollow Farm had no farm background, but dreamed of having a farm.
PROGRESS: Convert hog manure to oil? You bet
Researcher wants every American hog farm to have a reactor.
