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Yearly Archives: 2016

Calf in hutch

A baby calf nursing for the first time . . . if everything’s going right, it might look a little peaceful. But no matter how serene it may seem on the outside, what’s happening inside is a fast and furious defense system.
bottle feeding lamb

I was stunned to see a wet, newborn lamb crying, stuck between two board fences.
Holstein dairy cows

As the temperature cools, here are some ways to keep your dairy cows healthy.
bacon with Ask Jen header

I honestly don’t think there’s anything I could write to give due justice to the something as beautiful — as heavenly — as (dare I say) godly — as bacon.
candied bacon

Want a unique appetizer for that Super Bowl party you’re invited to? Candied bacon is the answer.
100 dollar bills

Workshops designed to help improve farm profitability.
Ohio Maple Days 2016

Producers learn how to increase their maple syrup production and explore value added products during Ohio Maple Days in Fredericksburg, Ohio, Jan. 22.
tile monitor

New round of conservation funds available to farmers.
Henry Bergfeld

Longtime cattle industry leader Henry Bergfeld was honored by the Ohio Cattlemen's Association with its Industry Excellence Award.

USDA will offer farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers to buy and improve property.