Monthly Archives: August 2007
Farmland preservation in Ohio starts with CAUV, ag security areas
Editor's note: This is the second installment in our four-part look at Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.
Therapeutic horse class is dream come true
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The rhythm in a horse's gait is an exact match to a human's walk - that's why West Virginia University is offering a course this fall that will teach students how to use horses as therapy to help people with disabilities.
Plowing contest to celebrate 50th anniversary
WEST UNION, Ohio - The World Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contests were held in Peebles, Ohio, in Adams County Sept.
Ohio swine operation earns EPA award
CHICAGO - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 recently presented a first-time award for water resources stewardship to an Ohio swine operation.
Ludwick shows grand champion at northwest Pa. Holstein championship
MEADVILLE, Pa. - A junior 3-year-old claimed top honors at the Pa. Holstein Association's northwest Pa.
Iowa Farm Bureau expands carbon credit trading efforts
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new, wholly owned subsidiary to expand its carbon aggregation program.
House approves farm bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill July 27 despite a White House veto threat and "no" votes from the majority of House ag committee Republicans.
Four inducted into Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Agricultural Council is enshrining four in the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame Aug.