Monthly Archives: February 2010
A public relations plan is needed now more than ever for every farm
Have you thought about developing a public relations plan for your farm? As we look at the challenges facing agriculture, topping the list today...
FFA: Preparing the next generation of America’s leaders
More than 80 years ago, in a hotel in Kansas City, Mo., a small group of 33 young farm boys met to form an agricultural program for youth. Today, that same organization -- known as FFA is still growing with more than a half-million members from every U.S. state, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Part I of a three-part series.
Black History Month: Garrett Morgan’s inventions leave mark in Ohio
Hello Again!This certainly will be a February to remember for years to come.Snow days My daughter is beginning to think that she is being...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 18, 2010
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Zane Trace FFA chapter held a leadership night Feb. 2. In attendance were four members of the Ohio FFA officer...
Tillage does the trick with pathogens
WOOSTER, Ohio -- By following a few simple recommendations, farmers who apply manure as a fertilizer to their no-till field can decrease the chance...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 18, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio — Country Friends 4-H group held its monthly meeting Feb. 1. The group decided to put a booth up in the Rogers...
Nearly $1 million up for grabs for Ohio organic farmers
COLUMBUS -- Ohio farmers transitioning to organic agriculture or currently certified organic farmers can receive assistance for meeting conservation goals through the Environmental Quality...
Pa. fire department rescues horse from ice
NORTH STRABANE, Pa. — A draft horse was rescued Feb. 16 by a caring group of firefighters in North Strabane and Peters Township.
UPDATE: As...
Proposed constitutional amendment moves closer to November ballot
The constitutional amendment proposed by the group, Ohioans for Humane Farms, moves closer to ballot.
Vacation with us … Liming
Miranda Sloan of Farmdale, Ohio, and friends Marlena and Louis Liming of Lordstown, Ohio, visited Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World...
