Monthly Archives: February 2010
CBS brings antibiotics into question; farm groups say a necessary tool
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A two-part CBS Evening News series on the use of antibiotics on the farm has spurred much anticipated concern among consumers...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 11, 2010
STRUTHERS, Ohio -- The Steel Valley K-9's 4-H club will be accepting new member enrollment forms at its next meeting Feb. 13 at 6...
The time to plant may be now
The time to plant may be now. With weather like we are having, you may think this is a crazy statement, but it is...
An ordinary life
His was, by all accounts, an ordinary life. I first met him when he was nearly 70, and I was not yet 30. He...
Kirtland quilts show featured at Lake MetroParks Farmpark
KIRTLAND, Ohio - The 19th annual Quilts 2010 show will be featured at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Feb. 12 through March...
Gebisa Ejeta of Purdue stresses stewardship in ag education
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Gebisa Ejeta, the 2009 World Food Prize laureate from Purdue University, stresses the importance of stewardship and education to keep...
Try, try, try again: Harrison County SWCD is hoping voters pass levy
The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District hopes the third time is the charm.
Yellow Tail wine donation to HSUS incurs farmers’ wrath
An amazing thing happened last week while you were busy milking, feeding, repairing, resting or doing whatever other chores keep farmers busy in bleak...
Vacation with us … Shearer
Frances Shearer of East Canton, Ohio, is pictured along with sons, Scott Shearer of Morrow, Ga., and Bill Shearer of Lakewood, Colo., took a...
Vacation with us … Muellner
Frank Muellner of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, took Farm and Dairy with him on his trip to Las Vegas in September. He stands in front...