Monthly Archives: August 2011
Kent State adds Ohio’s first associate degrees in wine industry
Kent State University at Ashtabula has been approved by the Ohio Board of Regents to offer two new associate degree programs in the wine and grape industry. Each degree program is the first of its kind in Ohio.
Miami County tour features more than 67 quilts
MIAMI COUNTY, Ohio -- The Barn Quilt Tour, a program of the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau, features a colorful array of traditional quilt patterns, handpainted on more than 67 barns.
Ohio crops are late, but improving
The casual view from the windshield is of good crops. The reality is that we are very late, however, and that exposes us to less yield and fears of maturity. A frost scare the end of September would change things a lot.
Beef shortage means hold on to the cows
The quantity of beef available to U.S. consumers has declined a startling amount in recent years, and that trend is going to continue. Unfortunately, even higher retail beef prices can be expected for consumers.
4-H’ers wrap up project year at Summit County Fair market livestock sale
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions at this year's Summit County Fair.