Yearly Archives: 2021
Farm transitions are as much about families as about farms
Farm transitions are one way that new farmers get into agriculture. But with family, money and changes in who is taking on leadership roles involved, transitions aren't easy.
Part one: Freedom on horseback
Judith Sutherland recalls the freedom she felt riding her horse, Lucy Lu, around the farm of her childhood.
Roundup of FFA news for May 20, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Miami Trace Great Oaks FFA, Loudonville FFA, Black River FFA, United FFA and Edon FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 20, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Happy Harvesters 4-H club and Breeders and Feeders 4-H club.
Biggest Day Hike a perfect time to explore
The Buckeye Trail Association is holding an event called the Biggest Day Hike, June 5. Julie Geiss explains all the details.
Spring turkey hunters take 3,875 turkeys in first weekend
A Saturday opening day and weekend start to Ohio's spring wild turkey hunting season resulted in 3,875 birds taken by hunters April 24-25.
Cattlemen youth celebrate BEST season at awards banquet
The annual Ohio Cattlemen's Association BEST awards banquet was May 1, at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, in Columbus.
Hay barn fires are a real hazard
Hay fires are caused when bacteria in wet hay create so much heat that the hay spontaneously combusts. Learn how to monitor your haystack.
Be aware of poison hemlock this spring
Poison hemlock is a biennial weed that is toxic to livestock and people if ingested, making it dangerous in the edges of pasture fields and hay fields.
What to do when you can’t compete
Sometimes, exiting is the best decision for the business and family. Consider the following factors if you decide to exit the dairy farming business.
