Yearly Archives: 2009
Ag. Secretary Vilsack establishes dairy advisory committee, seeks nominations
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that as part of USDA's continuing efforts to listen to and respond to the needs of producers...
Learn about selling meat directly to consumers
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Learn more about selling meat directly to consumers in a free public seminar at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Ohio...
Government, industry officials hopeful for future of ag
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. -- Despite the struggles in the dairy industry and difficult economic times, government officials and Penn State's leaders remain hopeful about...
Mobile Ag Lab available statewide
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. -- With back-to-school season upon us, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau chose Ag Progress Days, held Aug. 18-20, as a relevant time to...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Aug. 27, 2009
OBERLIN, Ohio -- The Firelands FFA will host chapter alumni and friends for an open house Sept. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Aug. 27, 2009
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The East Township Young Producers 4-H club met Aug. 15 with 25 members in attendance.
Members received tickets to sell for...
A lesson from a soft drink cup
"Wes Jackson is fond of saying that if your life's work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you're not thinking big enough. And no...
The Ohio State Fair was just what we needed to rescue our spirits
Just like story of Camelot, the Ohio State Fair emerged in 2009 rather like a knight in shining armor. In the midst of the...
FSA Andy for Aug. 27, 2009
Hello again,The motto for the Boy Scouts is 'Be Prepared.' Are you prepared for your 2009 harvest? Will your corn be singing, "Oh, give...
The sounds of insects define late summer
More noisy than musical, the sounds of insects define late summer.
