Yearly Archives: 2012
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...
ODA accepting public comment on permits for Ohio Fresh Eggs
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting comments from the public on draft expansion and renewal operating permits for nine separate...
OSU Extension offering food safety training
COLUMBUS -- OSU Extension will be offering food safety training to assist individuals in meeting Ohio Department of Health Level 1 certification standards. A...
Thompsons preserve 3,000-plus acres in Ohio, Pa.
More than two-thirds of the land is farmland, which will be protected against future development.
Partnerships and planning key to successful drilling operations
Editor:At the Columbiana County General Health District we have been involved with aspects of oil/gas drilling operations for several years now. We do a...
