Monthly Archives: March 2012
LETTER: Humane Society is not being honest with its donors
Editor:It's mind-boggling for HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle to dismiss the 150-plus complaints that have been filed with the Federal Trade Commission against his group....
LETTER: Ron Paul will put the Constitution back in its proper place
Editor:The March primary is right around the corner and I have yet to see much regarding Ron Paul in Ohio. I have been a...
Expert to explain ways of cutting spending in the kitchen at workshop
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Thousands of dollars are wasted each year as restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry sometimes inaccurately account for the ingredients...
Is rural America dying?
The 2008 survey and report, "Place Matters," found a substantial majority of respondents in all rural regions would advise a teenager to leave for opportunities elsewhere. That's a sad statement. We must find the vision and political will to reverse that reality. We must find a way to bring rural America back to life.
LETTER: Learning experience for family at livestock auction
Editor:If you have done any calf rearing you know how difficult the task at hand can be. My husband and I took our son...
Ask FSA Andy: Get ready for spring
Hello Again!It seems as though spring has come early, as I watch the snow drops bloom and see the daffodils shooting skyward. This has...
Management information can be gleaned from milk production records
A good start on having a profitable dairy farm is a high milk price; however, the fundamental need is astute management of the cows,...
Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo coming to Columbus
The upcoming Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo, one of Ohio’s top outdoor shows, has a new owner and name. Yes, sport shows are owned...
Signs of spring … and the Envirothon
As I sit and look at the weather outside, the sun is shining and it is almost 40 degrees in February in Ohio. Wow,...
Tire chains, sleds and snow in the good old days
I once worked with a guy who fancied himself a comedian. One sunny morning he said to me: "It's gonna be tough sleddin' today!"...
