Monthly Archives: February 2013
Organic Animal Health symposium
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Ohio State University programs will host an Organic Animal Health Symposium on March 18 in Columbus.
The event’s focus will be...
In Pa., DEP turns on new high-definition falcon cam in time for mating...
HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection today launched its annual live, 24-hour webcast of a nesting pair of peregrine falcons who live on...
FFA taught Brock Goodman ‘the stuff you use every day’
Ag education lessons have paid off for Morrow County young farmer and entrepreneur.
NRCS initiative brings hoop houses, fresh produce, to Cleveland area
CLEVELAND -- Imagine the delicious taste of baby spinach freshly harvested from your own garden -- in Cleveland -- in December.
Impossible, right? Not anymore....
Extension provides information on small and backyard poultry flocks
LINCOLN, Neb. — In 1950 there were poultry science departments at more than 40 state colleges and universities. Today six have departments of poultry...
Overholt Drainage School plans sessions on soil, water management
COLUMBUS — Farmers, land improvement contractors, soil and water conservation technicians and engineers can learn more about agricultural drainage, construction and management of soil...
W.Va. agritourism workshop scheduled during 2013 small farm conference
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will sponsor an all-day Agritourism Workshop Feb. 28, as part of the WVU Extension...
Applications available for W.Va. specialty crops grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This year’s application process...
It’s mating season for mammals in North America
It’s common knowledge that wildlife breeds in the spring. When it comes to medium and large mammals, however, common knowledge is often wrong. Mating...
Life and death tell the family story
“Death is to lose the earth you know, for greater knowing; to lose the life you have, for greater life; to leave the friends...
