Yearly Archives: 2010
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."...
Back to school: Supplies and demands
I support schools, staff, and students every day. I am also very much a "suck it up buttercup and do what the teacher says"...
Livestock board hopes to vote in October, still reviewing comments, information
Ohio care board continues to finalize draft of euthanasia standards for livestock.
U.S., Israel sign agreement on cooperative research
WASHINGTON -- Officials with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the State of Israel recently signed...
Ag Expo is Sept. 11 at McClester Farm
MECHANICSTOWN, Ohio -- Mahoning, and Stark SWCD offices are working together to present the fourth annual Agriculture-Natural Resource-Conservation Expo. The expo offers free parking,...
