Yearly Archives: 2024
Carrollton’s farm-to-school program finds success
Carrollton Exempted Village School District's farm-to-school program has evolved from its original purpose, adding value for students in unexpected ways.
Farm Show butter sculpture celebrates Pa. agriculture brand
This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is a celebration of the PA Preferred brand and of the Farm Show theme, Connecting our Communities.
Winter udder care and mastitis prevention
Jason Hartschuh provides tips on udder care and mastitis prevention during the winer months.
How much food assistance is too much?
Alan Guebert delves into Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to reject millions of dollars in aid to help feed children in need.
Phone home
Kymberly Foster Seabolt discusses successful child rearing. Her grown kids both still phone home and visit and they are also close friends with each other.
Alexander Smalley works through sweltering heat
Judith Sutherland continues her foray into the diary of Alexander Smalley, detailing his life from the sweltering heat of summer into the fall.
The role of sulfur in pastures
OSU agriculture and natural resources extension educator Dan Lima discusses the importance of sulfur in soil, crops and livestock.
Fog calendars can predict precipitation
Eliza Blue discusses how she and her friend, Heather Benson, use the fog calendar to predict precipitation.
The vital role of county apiary inspectors in safeguarding bee health
Eric Hange discusses the importance of county apiary inspectors in preventing disease and mitigating threats to bee populations.
Something unsavory in the water supply
Eric Keller continues the story of terrible happenings at his home. This week, he delves into the nauseating discovery in his water softener.
