Yearly Archives: 2017
Searching for mushrooms took knowing the right place
Judith Sutherland recalls her own childhood experiences hunting mushrooms during the height of the season.
Tracing the development of steam engine
The history of steam engines as we know them begins in the mid-1600s, which appears to be an interesting period both politically and scientifically.
Whiteleather crowned new dairy princess
Autumn Whiteleather is a sophomore at Minerva High School and active in band, dance, ballet, FFA and 4-H.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 27, 2017
The Country Folks and Country Barbwires 4-H clubs met in April to discuss upcoming events.
Natural gas to be largest source of U.S. electricity generation
The Energy Information Administration expects that electricity generation fueled by natural gas will continue to exceed that of any other fuel.
Mercer Co. 4-H auction is May 6
The Mercer County 4-H Benefit Auction will be held May 6 at the Mercer County 4-H Park.
Apply now for forestry camp
The weeklong event covers wildlife, natural resources.
Pennsylvania Rural Roads Safety Week is April 16-22
As farmers across Pennsylvania return to the fields to plant crops this spring, representatives are promoting safe driving on rural roads.
Roundup of FFA news for April 27, 2017
Members of the West Holmes FFA chapter participated in a second Adopt a Highway clean up March 28.
How I use watergates on my cattle farm
In the ideal world, they need to be able to hold in or deter livestock, but be able to allow water and debris to pass during periods of high water.
