Monthly Archives: March 2012
Let the teen years roll along
The comment that my children are "amazingly well behaved" accompanied an email forward of a video-gone-viral that has blanketed the media. The video features...
Early mourning dove nest in central Pennsylvania
While perusing the notes on the PaBirds listserv last week, a subject line from Feb. 17 caught my eye. It was posted by a...
What is the grain market telling us?
As corn and soybeans cash prices flutter around their post-harvest highs, a farmer telephones with a question: How do February's stronger prices compare to...
Dirt don’t hurt … and it might help
By JUDITH SUTHERLANDFarm and Dairy columnistI read with interest the academic study report just released that says growing up on a farm impacts immune...
Growing up
Do you remember when you were a little child and people would ask you the question, "What are you going to be when you...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 1, 2012:
MILLERSBURG, Ohio -- The West Holmes FFA sent members Feb. 9 to compete at district job interview contest at Buckeye Career Center. Four members...
Kasich staff reviewing Ohio’s ag nutrient management plan
Water quality recommendations being reviewed by Kasich policy staff.
Penn State Extension to hold beginning farmer workshop
MERCER, Pa. -- A beginning farmer workshop will be held on March 23 at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office, 463 N. Perry Highway,...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of MArch 1, 2012:
GARRETTSVILLE, Ohio -- The Garrettsville Town Trotters 4-H club is seeking new members in grades kindergarten through 12. For more information contact the club...