Yearly Archives: 2009
Yes, I did make it to Canfield Fair
Happy Halloween! In case you hadn't noticed, even before Labor Day Halloween decorations were on shelves in stores and at even some houses.Maybe we...
The unseen migration of the mature American eels
"Fall migration" conjures up images of honking, south-bound geese and monarch butterflies on their way to Mexico. Each autumn we marvel at the long...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Sept. 17, 2009
ASHLAND, Ohio — The Mapleton and Crestview FFA chapters held their annual consignment sale Sept. 5. Community members brought in goods to be sold...
A Portage County farmer is getting it right with his land conservation efforts
A Portage County farmer is named one of the Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award recipients this year.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Sept. 17, 2009
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio — Megan Day was crowned the 2009 4-H queen at the Canfield Fair. Day is the daughter of Bob and Karen...
Can’t see the invasive species for the trees? Check your woods
LONDON, Ohio -- Once an invasive vegetative species takes hold in woodland areas, eradicating it is next to impossible. Ohio State University Extension forestry...
Researchers develop new glue from corn
After the oil is extracted from corn germ meal, the corn germ is typically fed to poultry and other livestock animals. But a new, value-added use could be on tap for this "leftover."
Farm Science Review bioenergy program aimed at hobby farmers
LONDON, Ohio -- Small-acreage and hobby farmers interested in transitioning to energy independence can find more information at Farm Science Review on how to...
Shake, gavel and roll: Carroll Co. native is auctioneer by day and Elvis by...
By SUSAN MELLISHContributing WriterWESTERVILLE, Ohio -- Mike Albert has always been a cut-up; a person who loves center stage; an entertainer. This former Carroll...
Interstate meat and poultry shipping regulations proposed for small plants
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service published proposed regulations to implement a new voluntary cooperative program under which...
