Tag: farmers
America’s Pig Farmer of Year is from Pennsylvania
The National Pork Board named Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Vice President Chris Hoffman as America's Pig Farmer of the Year for 2019-2020.
Do not pass go: Farmers, livestock sales and Facebook jail
Following a Facebook policy update in April, 2019, that banned private livestock sales, farmers have struggled with bans, deleted posts and Facebook jail.
Farmers, let’s get out of our comfort zones
To succeed in farming, we all need to feel a little uncomfortable. To push ourselves to be better stewards of our land and livestock, and to be more efficient with our resources. To meet new people, and to get to know them. Don't settle for the single story. Let’s broaden our communities.
Pesticide exposure linked to poor sense of smell
A Michigan State University study is the first to show an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell among aging farmers.
Truth is constant; beliefs will vary
Farmers are steeped in epistemology because they know that dogma won't raise a crop, wean a calf or repay the banker. That takes knowledge and hard work.
Turning marginal ground into a water quality a win for farmers
Marginal lands could become useful and potentially profitable if they are planted with perennial bioenergy crops such as shrub willow and switchgrass.
$10 million in farm tax credits available in Pennsylvania
Ten million dollars in tax credits are available to help Pennsylvania farmers prevent water pollution or purchase conservation equipment.
Grants available in Pa. to protect working farmland
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has grant funding available to farmers for pollution prevention and natural resource protection projects.
Produce safety reviews available
The ODA is offering produce growers free Food and Drug Administration-approved consultations to help farmers comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Domino’s celebrates America’s farmers
As a celebration of America's farmers, Domino's announced its week-long special where customers can carry out any two-topping pizza for $5.99.
