Monthly Archives: May 2012
It’s not actions, but words that matter
There are those who tread lightly on this Earth, making quiet impact in positive ways, whispering goodness as they make their rounds, and breathing...
The annual New River Birding and Nature Festival
The birding world turns its attention to southern West Virginia next week. The 10th annual New River Birding and Nature Festival kicks off May...
Monroe County is new leader for number of permits issued by ODNR
SALEM, Ohio — The drilling frenzy has officially hit Monroe County. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued a total of seven permits in...
Turkey season proving to be popular
If the name Al Kisamore rings a bell, it ought to. Often called big Al, we are referring to a very active grandfather who...
USDA’s unused case to push own rule
In a striking, two-and-a-half page analysis that ran counter to department leanings, the chief economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture strongly objected to...
How to get more out of your pastures and improve water quality on the...
Improving your pasture management skills will grow more forage that will have higher quality that will better feed your livestock and make you more...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 3, 2012:
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Four members of the Zane Trace FFA chapter recently participated in the state animal behavior, welfare and husbandry career development event...
New resources for small dairy farms
CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Cornell Small Farms Program Small Dairy Team has released a series of six new resources to help small dairy farms....
Bullying, not a laughing matter
Kymberly Foster Seabolt is a laugher, but bullying is no joke.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 3, 2012:
RAVENNA, Ohio -- Portage Projects 4-H club has elected its officers for the coming year. New officers are Malinda Baer, president; Bridget Neal, vice...