Yearly Archives: 2017
Keep perspective amid warm weather
We were brought up with the realization that everything had a cost, even if it could not be figured in dollars and cents.
Farm succession workshop set for March 30
The workshop is open to any farm group/family, and there is no registration fee, though attendees must preregister by March 27.
Bull calf/dairy beef care begins at dairy
Helping get 4-H calves off to a healthy start begins at the dairy. Work with the youth that buy your calves to help them and their calf thrive.
Locking in memories
Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the characteristics and quirks that made her late grandmother's house a home.
Register to be part of National Public Lands Day
The public is invited to join state and federal agencies, groups, and citizens across Appalachian Ohio in celebrating National Public Lands Day
Taking control of back pain
Anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants can ease immediate pain, while physical therapy helps keep an episode from turning into a more chronic problem.
Cover crops and eco farming workshops
Planting green is a new method of no-till where the next crop is planted into a living cover and terminated after the fact allowing for longer growth.
Have a plan before cutting timber
Conducting a timber harvest can be a way to bring in extra income; however, it's a good idea to start with a Forest Management Plan for your property.
How long will we wait on a new farm bill?
The 2018 farm bill has left the barn. Where it goes from here is impossible to guess.
With effort, bald eagles have bounced back
Recovering species can be a long, slow process, but that's what makes the process worthwhile. Today, bald eagles nest in all states except Hawaii.
