Monthly Archives: November 2005
Mast takes Holmes County roots to D.C.; Holmes SWCD honors Stitzleins
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio - "Conservation is the right thing to do. We just have the use of the land for a little while, then someone else takes over.
Conservationists efforts recognized
WOOSTER, Ohio - Two Wayne county educators were recognized for their work in educating their students about the importance of conservation during the 2005 Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District's annual meeting.
Pennsylvania farmer must improve manure management
PITTSBURGH - The owner of a farm in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, must implement corrective actions in response to an Aug.
New Ohio law puts brakes on eminent domain takings
COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers worked quickly to temporarily halt takings of nonblighted property in the wake of a U.
Looking like a near-record harvest
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - Based on a USDA Nov. 1 yield survey, Ohio's average corn yield for 2005 is forecast at 143 bushels per acre, up 2 bushels from previous forecast but 15 bushels below the record 2004 state yield of 158.
Bill says keep farm bill intact until ’08
WASHINGTON - At least one side of the aisle in the House Ag Committee wants to put the 2007 farm bill on hold while the U.
Operation Evergreen: Sending the spirit overseas
SALEM, Ohio - Two men crouch in Army fatigues in front of a Christmas tree. They cradle rifles in their arms and children's popsicle-stick snowflakes hang on the tree.
Minerva Cheese Factory gets patent
SALEM, Ohio - Sometimes working with your family has certain perks. Take Adam Mueller, Minerva Cheese Factory's fifth generation.
Is that a Superfund site or a farm?
White HAZMAT suits. That's what I think of when I hear the words "Superfund site." White suits with self-contained breathing apparatus, gloves, boots.
The perfect place for children to play
Sometimes, in the midst of living life, we forget the importance of fun and games in the big scheme of things.