Yearly Archives: 2008
Support of 4-H, FFA youth is priceless
The small signs were plastered throughout the barns at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds: “Who will buy the million dollar steer?” and “Who will buy...
A roundup of FFA news for Sept. 4, 2008
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — This year, the Hillsdale FFA chapter sent its equine judging team to Fort Worth, Texas, where members attended the World Championship...
On the road: WDC, Boston and old age
Somewhere along the 2,684-mile, mid August drive from central Illinois to Washington, D.C., Newport, Boston and back, I crossed an unseen line into old...
A roundup of 4-H news for Sept. 4, 2008
ELLSWORTH, Ohio — Several members of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H club were recognized at the August family fun night for their accomplishments at the 2008...
FSA Andy for Sept. 4, 2008
Hello Again!The Wayne County Fair starts this Saturday. The Budweiser Clydesdale horses will be on display there most of the week, with intermittent scheduled...
Raised by wolves? Confessions of a real she-wolf
There are moments in parenting when your children make you so proud that your heart seems to swell outside of your body, when you...
Late summer brings all sorts of interesting critters
As summer winds down, here are a few observations I've made or expect to make over the next few weeks.
Purple Traps
As...
There’s lots to know about the dairy industry
I have decided to use a new format for my contribution to this column -- referring to it as the Dairy Brain Teaser. I...
USDA delays implementing revised Class III and IV make allowances
WASHINGTON — The USDA has delayed implementation of its interim final rule on Class III and IV make allowance adjustments by one month, in...
Wind turbine: Personal or profit?
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Installing a wind turbine for energy needs may be a good green practice, but without careful planning, it may not...
