Yearly Archives: 2013
Follow up: ‘Hope chicks’ in Kenya, Africa
Last year we shared a story about Kenyan clergyman, Rev. Boniface Abanga, and his American friend and partner, Glenn Norris. The two men want to change Kenya for the better. Here's the progress they've made.
Beware: Your pet may be allergic to fleas
Most pet owners know dogs and cats should be treated regularly with medication to prevent an infestation of fleas, but they may not realize that even a pet receiving a flea preventive can be bitten by an adult flea and develop an allergic reaction.
Dee-Jays Meats has found a niche in Cleveland
Processing and smoking meat is a passion for Mike Jessee and family.
Magazine column shows how dating has changed
Not long ago I bought a bound volume of Successful Farming magazines from 1939 (the year I started first grade). Each issue contains a...
Mail call: Shalaway hears feedback on ticks
Last week’s column about ticks drew a quick response from many readers, including a great tip about a simple, inexpensive tool to remove engorged...
Life lessons learned: Grandparents can connect children to nature
A quote from Benjamin Franklin states: “Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.”
To explain, 15 years...
Men’s breast cancer a concern, too
Editor:
At a recent dedication of our mammogram room (now the Suzy Room ), I met with Executive Director Sean Shacklett, of Susan G. Komen...
We often wonder: Who threshed for your grandad?
In my last article I discussed some aspects of history as they relate to our hobby and its various activities.
But we often wonder: Who...
Time for summer teen farm labor, so arm yourself with Ohio’s rules for minors
Now that the school year has ended, you may have youth come to you looking for a summer job on your farm. They may...
Dads and heavy lifting
I theorize that the primary reason young men work out to build up muscles is that, on some primal, subconscious level, they know they...
