Yearly Archives: 2015
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 12, 2015:
NEWBURY, Ohio — The Breeders and Feeders 4-H club met Jan. 18.
Shannon Lewis gave a health report on frost bite and Mike Soltis gave...
Nesting season can be a busy time for builders
It may be mid-winter, but the nesting season for birds is underway.
Great horned owls and bald eagles are already incubating eggs. Smaller songbirds wait...
Birth of the American barista
Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, Tim Hortons — today there are coffee shops everywhere. Back in the 1870s, however, such establishments were rarely heard of.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 12, 2015:
BEVERLY, Ohio — Fort Frye FFA is is starting its annual strawberry sale, offering a full flat of strawberries for $26, and half a...
Time to make a grazing resolution
For most of us in the United States, the beginning of the New Year is a time to make our New Year's resolution.
February is time to reflect on black history and accomplishments
Last weeks' rain on top of the packed snow has made all farm work and any outings a challenge.
Getting prepared for the next Preppers Ball
You won't find the word "preppers" in Webster's. In fact, it may not be a real word.
Common threads of Big Ag and ‘New Ag’ success farming takes risk, commitment
The Progressive Farmer magazine's February issue resembles most mid-winter issues of most U.S. farm magazines.
Knowing your farm’s numbers will help you plan for low milk prices
It is discussed everywhere. In hard copy, in the coffee shop, and on the Internet: 2015 will not be the year that 2014 was.
The day my life spun out of control
I was probably thinking about boots when the white SUV pulled out.
