Yearly Archives: 2016
Pa. specialty crops get federal support
Twenty-one Pennsylvania projects will strengthen the state's specialty crop industries through research, education and marketing with nearly $925,000 in federal grants
Conservation versus preservation
Conservation means that the land and the natural resources available should be used by humans but still conserved in a responsible manner.
Buying local, pushed in 1924
It's a shame that far too many years passed in which not enough thought was given to the importance of buying locally.
Elections come and go; we stay
While elected officials — good and bad — come and go, the people always persevere.
Tips for reducing dairy farm expenses
Low milk prices are having a real impact on dairy farmers and most are looking for ways to reduce expenses, while maintaining milk production.
Suppressed for now: Gypsy moth count down in Ohio for 2016
Gypsy moth catches were down 14.6 percent in Ohio for 2016. A late season rain may have contributed to the population decrease, but populations can fluctuate from year to year.
Here’s What’s Cooking in Lynne Almasy’s Kitchen
Congratulations to our Week Three Reader's Kitchen Winner, Lynne Almasy! Learn a little about our winner and get her featured recipes!
How to utilize the Pa. Clean and Green Act
The Clean and Green Act encourages protection of farmland, forestland and open spaces. It can lower the property tax rate for most landowners who enroll.
Commentary: Great Lakes Energy faces promising, challenging times
Reporter Chris Kick recently toured some Great Lakes energy facilities, to learn about the opportunities and challenges in the region.
How to minimize the risks of using a tree stand
20 tips from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Treestand Manufacturer’s Association that will help keep you safe in your tree stand this hunting season.
