Yearly Archives: 2012
FSA program assists with farm real estate transfers
The Farm Service Agency has a new Land Contract Guarantee loan program to assist with the transfers of farm real estate. This has been a pilot program in six states for the past three years.
A piece of land and the ones you love
In the past couple of weeks, I have had the good fortune to sit and chat with some good people about how farm life and the land itself molds us in to who we are.
Geotextile fabric great for heavy-use
As beneficial as soil is, even we conservationists have a hard time extolling its virtues when spring rains turn farms to mud and the cows are standing in it up to their knees.
Wildlife/outdoors groups to avoid, and to support
Twelve names to remember when it comes to those who would rather all hunting, trapping and for that matter, sound wildlife management strategies, be stopped, include the Humane Society of the United States and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Time for reminiscing and relaxing
Now is the time to pop corn, drink hot cocoa (or beverage of your choice), play favorite music, read a good book -- and fall asleep -- at least that's what happens here.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 12, 2012:
LOUDONVILLE, Ohio -- The Loudonville FFA chapter announced the results of their fall citrus sale of produce, peanuts and beef jerky. Winners will receive...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 12, 2012:
BURTON, Ohio -- The Geauga Dairymen 4-H club had a meeting Dec. 29. The club received their check from the 4-H advisory committee for...
Pennsylvania Young Farmer’s Association plans winter conference
BEDFORD, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association will hold its 52th annual winter conference at the Best Western Bedford Inn, Bedford, Pa., Feb....
Penn State Extension offering forest landowner conferences around Pa
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Extension this year will provide many opportunities for private landowners to learn how to manage their forests properly....
Packers fields chief puts Penn State turf education to good use
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With the defending National Football League champion Green Bay Packers having another great season and securing home-field advantage in the NFL's upcoming playoffs, millions of people will by looking at Allen Johnson's work when they watch the games.
