Yearly Archives: 2016
Good summer reads for nature enthusiasts
A summer vacation is a great time to relax in a hammock or beach chair with a good book. Here are some titles that should appeal to a variety of curious naturalists.
Camp encourages women hunters
Thanks to Ohio’s encouragement, more women are gaining new skills and sharpening their outdoor skills by attending one or more events called Women in the Outdoors.
For the record: Gov. Mike Pence on agriculture’s biggest issues
Trump’s anti-trade tirades and Pence’s flip-flops on key farm and ranch issues such as the Farm Bill and renewable fuels could be bad for agriculture.
Ask FSA Andy about relief programs
The Farm Bill of 2014, which wasn't passed until 2015 (I know, go figure), changed a lot about our disaster programs.
Being a farmer is not really work when it is who you want to...
Family farming, with its challenges and bounties, cycles through the seasons, each one demanding a whole lot of sweat equity.
Top five developments in agriculture
The top five of 10 most significant new developments in agricultural machinery during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th, according to columnist Sam Moore.
A roundup of FFA news for July 28, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the West Holmes FFA chapter.
5 ideas for campfire cooking
Going camping soon? Check our list for fun meal ideas fit for the family.
4 tips for transporting livestock
With fair season underway, it’s a good time to consider the safety of yourself and your animals when loading a livestock trailer.
Year-round care for canna lilies
Canna lilies are perennials that require specific care throughout the seasons.
