Monthly Archives: November 2008
It’s a relief hard-fought election is over
For those who are relieved this presidential election is over, I write this column. President-elect Barack Obama was born the year John F. Kennedy...
You want a farm future? Speak out
Farmers can't assume their story is going to get out there if they don't tell it, because it won't.
Priorities are set in feet — and yards
It has come to my attention that when I shared a photo of our head dog, Ace, with my blog readers recently, I may...
Be on the lookout for kinglets this time of year
November is usually a dismal month, thanks to cooler temperatures, gray skies, rain and mud. But not this year. The first week of...
Grain markets: Looking for Mr. Goodtrend
Watching the grain markets these days is like watching that optimistic kid digging through that pile of manure: There must be a pony in...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 13, 2008
MINERVA, Ohio — Minerva High School FFA held its monthly meeting Oct. 28.
They discussed the treasurer’s report and the secretary’s minutes. They also...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 13, 2008
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio — The Bareshoe Wranglers 4-H club met recently at the Jefferson County Vocational School.
The club discussed selling cookie dough as a fundraiser.
The...
FSA Andy for Nov. 13, 2008
Hello again, friends!
The 2008 Farm Bill is bringing changes to our 2009 farm plans just as the changing weather is bringing changes to our...
Reader agrees with taking more responsibility
Editor:
In Terry Crock’s recent letter, Yes, we need change: It’s called personal responsibility, he spoke of the change we need as taking greater personal...
Who’s who after Election Day
See how the 2008 election will affect the Obama Administration's Cabinet positions, as well as the balance of power in the House and Senate.
Former...
