Yearly Archives: 2013
Youngstown school now offering aquaponics, growing opportunities
Choffin Carreer and Technical Center in Youngstown is offering an aquaponics program in hopes of bolstering the city's burgeoning local food scene.
Changes to Pork Quality Assurance Plus
COLUMBUS — As the Pork Quality Assurance Plus program goes through changes, state PQA Plus trainers have learned that they are still able to...
Mahoning Co. 4-H granted use of Southern Park Stables
Southern Park Stables was part of the Southern Park Racetrack, established in 1911. This racetrack, with entrances off McClurg Road and Washington Boulevard, and the surrounding acres were a huge draw for people who wanted a day in the country.
Stables built in early 1900s for gentlemen’s pastime
(Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a 2012 article by John A. Darnell Jr., and reprinted with permission from the Boardman News.)
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OSA launching Soybean Yield and Quality Contest
The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is announcing the launch of the state's fourth Soybean Yield and Quality Contest for the 2013 growing season.
Salamanders are like the canary in the coal mine
Want a good feel for the state of the state’s environment? Check out salamanders!
Could water quality be holding back your dairy herd’s production?
Penn State study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production.
National sheep board nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center board of directors.
America’s patriotic assimilation system is broken
Despite what some may believe, native-born citizens have a much higher degree of patriotic attachment to the United States than naturalized citizens.
Ferrante, Terra Cotta, and Debonne vineyards win Ohio wine awards
Three Ohio wines received Director’s Choice award distinction from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
