Monthly Archives: December 2009
Reader boycotting country music star
Editor:
On Dec. 2, I heard something that made me sad and very concerned. Carrie Underwood gave a very large amount of money to the...
Researcher studying ways to handle huge quantities of biomass
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As scientists scramble to develop ways to generate enormous amounts of energy from cleaner-burning, renewable fuels to replace coal and...
Improve pasture quality (and milk) with legumes
Dairy cows fed high-quality forage produce more milk with less supplementation than cows fed lower-quality forage. High quality pastures do not happen by accident,...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Dec. 10, 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).
New roots on Lake Erie: Local food systems are urban planning tool
Community gardening, land use planning help Cleveland cast a new landscape.
Bonnie’s wish list for Santa Claus
The most beloved Christmas poem of all time begins with the phrase "'Twas the night before Christmas." Although it speaks of a family's preparation...
Take it to the non-bank bank
It was more a wavering non-waiver than another government oldie-but-goodie, a non-denial denial. Still, nothing in the Environmental Protection Agency's Dec. 1 delay to...
Books for the outdoor enthusiasts on your list
If you've got a few outdoor enthusiasts on you holiday gift list, a good book is always appreciated. Recommended Here are some recent titles...
The more you give, the more you receive
Last week, my son opened a door to a pantry full of food and proclaimed that there was nothing to eat. Granted, he is...
Mother’s words convey joy of season
It's been quite a while since I shared with you one of my columns written for Farm and Dairy by my mother, Berenice T....
