Monthly Archives: September 2010
Vacation with us…Keene
The Farm and Dairy is always going to cool places. Such is the case with Janet and Randy Keene from Salem, Ohio. Together with...
Vacation with us…Godard
Turns out you don't need to be a human to enjoy the Farm and Dairy. Just ask Sadie the mule, pictured here with her...
FSA Andy gives pointers on the Farm Storage Facility Loan program
Hello again!The wheat harvest was strong, beans pods are filling, corn is beautiful against the September sky and final harvest preparations are on each...
Factory fishing jeopardizes important fish’s future
Quiz time. Name the most important fish in the sea. If you said tuna, halibut, flounder, marlin or swordfish, you're wrong, at least according...
Do you have rare plants on your property?
Do you have rare plants? And what do you do if you have them? These questions will be answered Sept. 18 at the Medina...
Remember, people vote, cattle don’t
During a sudsy session in a college pub nearly 40 years ago, a friend wryly observed that every person lacks one word in what...
How to tell your trash from treasure:A primer on valuing antiques and collectibles
For the occasional antiquer, the treasure-hunter in waiting or for those who have inherited family memorabilia and furnishings, determining the value of antiques, art...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Sept. 9, 2010
PLYMOUTH, Ohio -- The Richland County Fair held in early August was a success for the Plymouth FFA chapter. Plymouth FFA students with outstanding...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Sept. 9, 2010
WELLINGTON, Ohio -- The theme for the 2010 Lorain County fair was Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.Youth winning in their classes include: dairy goat...
1913 farmer’s advice still relevant
"In going over my farm records, I note a large increase in the cost of labor, fertilizers, crate material, horses, wagons and travel expense."...
