Yearly Archives: 2020
Study looks to help meat plant workers wear masks
A study done at Ohio meat-processing plants found very few employees were wearing required face masks and did not see why they should.
How to enjoy the holiday meals without packing on the pounds
Get advice on making better choices to maintain a healthy weight and navigate all the indulgences of the holiday season.
Washington County residents form broadband cooperative
Frustrated with limited to no access and a pandemic that sent many people online, residents in Washington County, Ohio, are forming a broadband cooperative.
November winds are blowing big change
Alan Guebert mulls over how the muddled results of the recent general election will impact U.S. farm policy.
The realities of living the country life
While it's easy to be carried away by the dreams of fresh air and open space, the not-always-pleasant realities of rural life should also be considered.
2020: Agriculture gets a culture boost
Bonnie Ayars analyzes the perception of agriculture as viewed through the lens of the American consumer since COVID-19.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 19, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Utica FFA, Western Reserve High School FFA and Black River FFA.
The ‘beet’ goes on and into the future
Julie Geiss shares the tradition of pickled beets in her family and reviews some of the health benefits.
Fewer Americans will travel this Thanksgiving
AAA East Central reminds those who choose to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday to know the risks and minimize them by following these steps.
Pennsylvania urges poultry owners to tighten biosecurity measures
State veterinarian Kevin Brightbill urged Pennsylvania’s poultry industry to ramp up biosecurity practices due to the spread of bird flu in Asia and Europe.
