Monthly Archives: April 2010
Vacation with us … Bundy
John and David Bundy, brothers from Moon Township, Pa., brought Farm and Dairy along on the their business trip to Ghana, Africa. Thanks to...
Ramps – the king of stink can be a tastebud treat
As I worked my way down the steepest portion of the valley, I could see patches of green in the distance. Some were stands...
Bullish on renewables: First Earth Day organizer still going green
GOLDEN, Colo. -- Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes had a roller coaster ride as head of the Solar Energy Research Institute 30 years ago,...
Proposed regulations for small meat processors could present hardship
New regulations proposed by the USDA could put some meat processors out of business.
Hazard A Guess: Week of April 22, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
Parenting or grandparenting loud and proud? Keep at it
As a veteran sports mom, I have logged more than my fair share of time on the sidelines of various youth sporting events. I...
Spring brings joy of mowing the lawn
Why is it that the first mowing after the long winter is such a pleasure -- and how is it that by the end...
May Day, pillowcases and mushrooms
Dancing through the woods, pretending we were gypsies in search of food, my sisters long ago taught me that somewhere around May Day we...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 22, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio -- Country Friends 4-H group met April 5 in the dining hall at Rogers Community Auction. Members reported the March square dance...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of April 22, 2010
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- The Hillsdale FFA team placed third at the 2010 state agronomy contest.Individually, Jeff Stimmell placed fourth; Emily Bon placed fifth; Hannah...