Yearly Archives: 2014
NOAA says Lake Erie algae forecast unchanged
NOAA scientist gives late-summer update on algae forecast.
Knox County Barn Tour spotlights historic barns, celebrates rural heritage
The Knox County Barn Tour will take place Sept. 13 and will feature five historic barns.
Vacation with Us: Bob and Nancy Haake
Bob and Nancy Haake, of Strongsville, Ohio, recently returned from 10 days in Alaska, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Thanks for bringing Farm and...
New program to help farmers better use nitrogen fertilizer
A new computer program could help farmers control their nitrogen fertilizer usage.
Vacation with Us: Kim and Margaret Mudgett
Kim and Margaret Mudgett, of Zanesville, Ohio, traveled to Orlando recently with Farm and Dairy and saw the Cirque Du Soleil show in Downtown...
Vacation with Us: Beaver County friends (Cassidy, Polizotto, Santilli, Brice)
Friends Renea Cassidy, Jess Polizotto, Julia Santilli and Kaylyn Brice, all of Beaver County, Pa., took Farm and Dairy to Swallow Falls State Park...
Millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table despite rising employment
Even though statistics say that U.S. employment is rising, the number of Americans who face food insecurity will not necessarily fall, according to Huffington Post.
This season’s seed, next season’s harvest: A seed saving primer
In August everyone enjoys eating summer's garden harvest, especially water and muskmelons. But they are likely spitting those valuable seeds into the trash. Saving seed is a wise economic and environmental choice and it's easier than you think
Close race for Missouri farming rights amendment could prompt a recount
Even though Missouri's Constitutional Amendment 1 was passed on Aug. 5, a recount is expected.
Southeastern Ohio hills alive with farm family history
When Ezekial Cole purchased 140 acres of land in an area that would eventually become Wayne Township in Jefferson County, Ohio, it is unlikely he considered how, or if, the family farm would be operating 206 years later. “It just makes you proud to keep the farm going,” Carl Kithcart, Cole's great-great-great-great grandson said.
