Yearly Archives: 2017
Employee evaluation time, host a ‘stay’ meeting
A stay meeting involves sitting down with the employee, and again this can be both non-family and family, and discussing their future with the farm.
Grandmother’s quilt, Grandfather’s ghost
Alan Guebert visits the ruins of his grandparents' Depression-era farm.
Farm Bureau Foundation works to attract young people to ag
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation's Fisher Fund for Lifelong Learning is set up to prepare students for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources.
Small Farm College accepting registrations
The Ohio State University is offering Small Farm College, an eight-session short course, held one night a week.
Wild encounters, grizzly bear style
Mike Tontimonia recalls some of his close calls with grizzly bears on trips to Alaska over the years.
As you pause for Christmas, remember FSA deadlines
As the days draw closer to Christmas, remember to double check upcoming dates and deadlines at the Farm Service Agency.
Ohio grain farmers talk trade and farm bill
The Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium was held Dec. 19 in Columbus, where trade and the farm bill were top topics.
Vitamin prices skyrocket as supplies decrease
Vitamins A and E are becoming scarce and prices have more than doubled. Dairy nutritionists recommend evaluating vitamin supplementation strategies.
Eggnog Safe to Drink if Pasteurized or Cooked
Eggnog is a favorite holiday drink for many people, but because it can be made with raw eggs, today we are discussing if its safe.
Another record year for soybean exports
U.S. soybean farmers exported a record 2.6 billion bushels of U.S. soy and soy products, valued at over $28 billion last year.
