Monthly Archives: January 2011
White deer; not just a myth but a reality
Shortly after my wife and I moved to the ridge back in the summer of 1985, we began exploring the surrounding woods. On one...
Anglers may see better results in Pymatuning Lake
Those anglers who have been whining about the lack of walleyes in Pymatuning Lake can tune up for some better songs. State wildlife officials...
Ohio State University Extension can help you prepare for a better 2011
I can remember back several years ago on the first day of a junior high school math class. The teacher gave each student a...
Grass beats grain at Grim dairy, where farming is seasonal, practical
Graziers since 1994, and wouldn’t have it any other way.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 20, 2011
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio -- The Judge's Choice, a 4-H equine club which meets every month, celebrated its end of year outstanding accomplishments earned at...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 20, 2011
HARRISBURG — More than 2,000 Pennsylvania FFA members and guests celebrated their achievements and recognized leaders in agricultural education Jan. 10 at the Pennsylvania...
Snow days and sledding miracles
Two fat sparrows sit in the trough of a bird feeder outside my office window and eat their way through today’s snowstorm. Six feet...
Know the basics before buying beef carcass
MT. VERNON, Mo. -- Interest in putting large quantities of beef in the freezer seems to pick up this time of year according to...
Voters should be baffled by Livestock Care Board’s actions
Editor:Many Ohioans that voted for the existence of the Livestock Care Board are puzzled. Voters were led to believe that the Care Board would...
OLCSB advances more standards, electronic comments to begin Thursday
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The first Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board meeting under new Agriculture Director James Zehringer resulted in several standards advancing along the...
