Monthly Archives: October 2004
Disaster relief gets nod from Congress
WASHINGTON - Farm disaster aid moves to the president's desk, approved unanimously by the House Oct.
Conneautville, Pa.: Papa’s Girls thrive on responsibility and showing cattle
HARRISBURG, Pa. - In an age where most teenagers lack direction and responsibility, KILE offers a refreshing glimpse into the fact that in the agriculture community, direction and responsibility in teenagers is, in fact, very apparent.
Charles King, George Hunter win KILE wool contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The consistent quality of Charles King's flock earned him the Best Five Fleeces award during the wool show held during the 48th annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition.
USDA proposes ruling for sheep
Proposal meant to prevent spread of scrapie, but doesn't change what most livestock markets are already doing.
Pa. farm bill veto holds up in court
SALEM, Ohio - Gov. Edward Rendell's controversial veto of a right-to-farm bill stands, according to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
A growing experience: Patients reap rewards of therapy garden
YOUNGSTOWN - Late summer marks the time of year when gardeners are rewarded for their hard work.
Harvesting the fruits of their labor makes the endless tilling, planting, weeding, watering and fertilizing all worthwhile.
Wischts take top Portage SWCD honor
KENT, Ohio - Portage Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors broke tradition when they presented the county's 2004 Outstanding Conservationist award to a land development firm.
Pupils encounter agriculture
NEW CASTLE, Pa. - The sandy-haired fourth grader's eyes widened as he rounded the corner of the commercial exhibit building at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
Little in platforms to lure farm vote
Does it matter to farmers who wins in November?
We'd know more if we knew where they stood on the farm issues.
Sharing memories of first rural radio
"When we were kids on the farm, long before the days of rural electrification, we owned a battery-powered Philco radio.
