Monthly Archives: May 2009
Difficult to leave such a wonderful place
"Each year when I arrive here, I notice the subtle changes on the dunes and the beach. I love this place and leaving is...
Meet the thrushes: Their singing is impressive
The sight of four fledgling American robins on the lawn reminded me that robins are thrushes, a family of birds that has a handful...
Carroll County couple builds farm, family
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- The story of one family's cattle farm started when two college sweethearts met through their love of agriculture.Todd and Kim Davis...
FSA Andy for May 21, 2009
Hello Again!And a warm welcome to the beautiful springtime weather! With spring planting around the corner, the Farm Service Agency encourages producers to report...
Incredible shrinking food
Nowadays, I not only take my calculator along on grocery shopping trips (the better to ascertain if we can or cannot afford to eat...
Silencing the circus we call television
A month or so ago, the manager of this one-dog farmette clipped the coaxial cable that linked our rural home to the yellers at...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 21, 2009
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Ridge Runners 4-H club met May 12 at the Bowman Ridge Community Center.
Old business included the goat and...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 21, 2009
ASHLAND, Ohio — Ten members from the Crestview FFA traveled to the 81st FFA State Convention May 1.
While the Meats Team, consisting of...
My weekend crop tour was ugly
I put in 750 miles in Ohio and Michigan over the weekend, and I was amazed how far behind we are in reality. Yes,...
Sun is shining on those interested in solar energy
PHILADELPHIA — Thousands of Pennsylvania homeowners and small business owners eager to slash or even eliminate their electricity bills will be able to install...
