Yearly Archives: 2009
Nexus Marketing can help farmers manage their risk
ANNA, Ohio -- Many people say farming is a gamble. One company is trying to take some of the risk out of it.Nexus Marketing,...
Wastewater treatment system may fuel Pearl Valley Cheese future
FRESNO, Ohio — A Swiss immigrant came to the United States with a dream and 81 years later -- the dream continues.Pearl Valley Cheese...
Buckin’ Ohio lassoes fun for the family
BURBANK, Ohio -- Barbecue, bull riding, and barrel racing-- a winning combination that can't be beat for one business.Buckin' Ohio is located at 8254...
Another citizen science opportunity — Firefly Watch
About a week ago while sitting on the back porch watching night fall, I saw the first golden flash of summer. Soon a dozen...
Why ‘trade down’ in beef selection?
Demand for beef is down. Can you blame the recession? Not entirely, but it's a darned inconvenient coincidence. It's hard to argue that beef...
Emerald Valley Artisan Cheese owner is ‘queen of collaboration’
SCENERY HILL, Pa. -- A person can be defined by the books they read and the people they choose to spend time with, says...
Never forget what so many have given
"I stood in the national cemetery and realized, through the stony silence, that I was standing on sacred ground. I was surrounded by monuments...
FSA Andy for June 18, 2009
Hello again!If you are a taxpayer, you might want to read this article. In June 2000, Congress passed the Agricultural Risk Protection Act. This...
NAIS should be fixed or forgotten
Four days before the seventh and final "listening session" June 1 to gather producer comments on NAIS, the National Animal Identification System, U.S. Secretary...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 18, 2009
SCIO, Ohio -- The A-Z 4-H club met June 10 with 12 members in attendance.
Cookie dough was delivered, project books were worked on, volunteer...
