Monthly Archives: October 2010
Farmers breathe a sigh of relief as they are exempted from truck law
New transportation regulations will keep Pennsylvania farmers happy and the enable the state to retain federal funding.
New publication helps small butchers understand composting
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A new publication distributed by the Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI) and written in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU)...
Pa. still trying to tackle state’s milk pricing system
Pennsylvania dairy farmers will have to wait until next to renew the legislative fight to change the state's milk pricing system and end the issue of stranded premiums.
Ohio students raise money for habitat conservation
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Young Birders Club raised over $3,000 during the club’s recent Big Sit fundraiser. The idea behind a Big Sit...
Holmes County 4-H members awarded
By SUSAN MYKRANTZContributing writerWALNUT CREEK, Ohio -- During this year's annual banquet, Kerry Taylor, president of the senior fair board, gave a positive report...
Tri-state Farm and Food Conference slated for Nov. 6
HUNTINGTON, W. VA. -- Farmers and community members within a 50-mile radius of Huntington, W. VA. will gather Nov. 6 at The Douglass Center,...
Farm Credit helps rebuild grandstand in NW Ohio
LOUISVILLE, KY — Anyone who grew up or lives in rural America likely has a pretty good feel for how county fairs — complete...
Social media sites give potential employers access to personal details
COLUMBUS Q. How are employers using social media in the hiring process? A. Social media provides a free, easy-to-use hiring tool that gives...
Ohio pig farmer pleads guilty to pollution charges
COLUMBUS — The owner and operator of a hog operation in Ashley, Ohio, has been fined $69,000 for allowing an unpermitted discharge from his...
Roundtable gives producers opportunity to speak their minds
Producers share their thoughts on the FSA office and how the federal government can help their farms.
