Yearly Archives: 2016
Roundup of FFA news for May 5, 2016:
This week's roundup includes news from the Hiland, West Holmes, Fayetteville, Black River and Southern Local FFA chapters.
Stress management during tough financial times on the farm
There is no doubt the production agriculture sector is going through a tough financial period. In particular, low crop prices and low milk prices are severely impacting row crop and dairy producers.
My Mom and Dad met at the ‘Poor House’
Did I ever tell you that when my mother met my father, he was living at the Beaver County Poor House? Yup, it's true!
Spring seemed to be in slow-mo
Hints of spring arrived early this year, but the season itself seemed to be in the slow lane because rare was the week when back-to-back sunny days warmed the tired winter soul.
Special weekend brought pure joy
If one were to look back on a good life being lived, complete with the work, worry and challenges dropped in our path, it can feel as though one has hit a lucky streak when days of bubbling-over happiness land directly on our path.
Not your typical FFA program
The new South Stark Career Academy FFA program and animal science class explores wild and exotic animals.
Surprising mom with her favorite food
Get the debit card ready for this weekend, folks. It’s time to treat mom to whatever strikes her fancy. For Jen's mom, it's recipes from Carrabba's.
Ohio House committee hears CAUV bill testimony
Farmers, landowners and farm policy makers gave testimonies in favor of reform of the CAUV formula during a second hearing of House Bill 398, May 3.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with strawberry-filled cake
A dessert fit for spring, and mom: white cake, whipped frosting, and lots of strawberries.
State environmental officials band, inspect Harrisburg’s newest peregrine falcons
Three young peregrine falcons nesting on the 15th Floor of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg were banded and inspected today.
