Monthly Archives: November 2012
Jacob’s Story: Dreams and determination
Kristy Foster Seachrist tells the heartwarming tale of Jacob Baker, a young man who is defying the odds.
Ask FSA Andy by FSA Andy– disaster area designation and loans available
Hello Again!On Sept. 5, 2012, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack designated all 88 counties in Ohio as natural disaster areas due to drought and...
OARDC to host compost bedded pack dairy barn workshop Dec. 5
WOOSTER, Ohio — The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center will host a workshop on compost bedded pack dairy barns Dec. 5.
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Winter’s fury is no match for Kinglets
As days get shorter, and nights grow longer, the cast of characters on my bird feeders changes. A mixed flock of pine siskins, purple...
Cooking goose brings back memories
For the first year in five, the lovely Catherine and I will not be driving a sack of sweet potatoes, a cooler with a...
It’s important to know — and care — where your food comes from
Writing an article about conservation is normally not very hard for most folks that work for a Soil & Water Conservation District. If you're...
We take our blessings for granted
It goes without saying that some things have been such a simple little part of our life that each is not even recognized as the gifts that they are.
Give thanks
Recently, I have been paying closer attention during my conversations with others. I notice many people I talk to seldom mention their blessings. Most...
Hunters take note, EHD affecting deer population
Opening day for Ohio deer hunters is Monday, but for some, especially those used to seeing several deer by noon, it may be slim...
Leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy
BETHESDA, Md. -- Leisure-time physical activity is associated with longer life expectancy, even at relatively low levels of activity and regardless of body weight,...
