Monthly Archives: July 2009
The noise level around us keeps rising
All through the night, especially during those nights when sleep isn't quite sleep but a semi-consciousness, sirens wail. The emergency room of a huge...
Think about how to tell your story
In early June I had the opportunity to attend a three-day farm management in-service training in Omaha, Neb. After sitting in meetings for two...
This year’s waterfowl survey is all good news
The results of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's 2009 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey are in, and the news is good. The...
Hazard A Guess: Week of July 23, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 23, 2009
ROGERS, Ohio -- The Country Friends 4-H club met July 6 at the Rogers Sale Restaurant to have their project books graded.
In other...
Bring back the good old days
“Never pass up a good opportunity to shut up.”
— Will Rogers
Tomes of writing have been published on opinions, philosophies, old-fashioned ways...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 23, 2009
GNADENHUTTEN, Ohio -- Members of the Indian Valley FFA joined more than 70 FFA members and advisers who recently attended Ohio FFA Leadership Camp...
Walmart pushes sustainability index
Walmart threw its global shoulder into a sustainability product index initiative last week. Forget cap-and-trade legislation, ignore international commissions. Follow the smiley face instead.
Society changes focus to deal with cuts
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Historical Society is accelerating a plan to reinvent itself as a state history organization, according to executive director and CEO...
Can turnips really save the day?
By Chris PenroseNow that we have up most of our hay for the year, we can start to determine if there will be enough...
