Yearly Archives: 2015
Belmont County leads Ohio in Utica shale permits issued
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported 1,648 Utica shale wells have been drilled as of Nov. 28.
Farm and Dairy’s Field Notes: Episode 6
This week, reporter Kristy Seachrist tells us about the WTO ruling on meat labeling rules, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's challenges and the winner of the Farm Bureau's Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award.
Ask FSA Andy about Conservation Reserve Program General sign-up
FSA Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-up is underway.
Envirothon introduces students to soil and water issues
The Envirothon is a hands-on outdoor environmental competition that tests the natural resources knowledge of high school students.
Outdoor education, weather and gun sales
Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) extends a holiday season invitation to attend the first ever and hopefully annual Educator's Open House, to northeast Ohio teachers and educational leaders.
Counting the birds of winter
Any one can become a bird watcher. The annual Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count offer bird enthusiasts an opportunity to contribute to science.
Seagoing cowboys: Ohioan returns to Poland 69 years after historic voyage
Between 1945 and 1947, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and the Brethren Relief Center of the Church of the Brethren organized approximately 360 shipments of livestock — mostly horses, heifers and mules — to war-torn countries.
Ohio’s producing wells as of Nov. 30, 2015
Carroll County has the most producing wells in the state of Ohio as of Nov. 30, 2015 ODNR reports.
Vacation with Us: The Edgingtons
We’re clinging to the warm memory of visiting St. Petersburg beach during our July vacation to Florida with Charlie, Emily, Brett and Macey Jane...
Dink the ram finds a new home
Dink, the friendly ram lamb of Doris the Dorset, had won over Sutherland's heart, but it was time for him to move on. A faithful reader and fellow Dorset breeder welcomed Dink onto their farm.
