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Farmers’ windfall is breath of fresh air
Standing atop the sweeping farm ridge 70 miles north of Berlin, the stiff wind off the Baltic Sea painted my cheeks apple red in minutes.
Abandoned Pa. orchards removed to protect active ones
Nearly 40 acres of abandoned apple trees in Adams County have been removed this spring to protect nearby commercial orchards from damaging pests and diseases.
PROGRESS: Selling land gave farmers chance to customize
APPLE CREEK, Ohio – Whether it is the breed of dairy cows or how they market their milk, Rob and Rachel Yoder have worked hard to find the right niche for their farm.
Lessons from 22 tons of education
Today’s Southern breeze gently rustles the heavy-headed tulips outside my office window before sweeping through the apple tree to sprinkle a shower of blossom petals onto an emerald lawn.
Morning Dew Orchards: A blend of new technology and old methods keeps it profitable
Doug Woolf has expanded the farm’s crops, and now Morning Dew Orchards produces 33 varieties of apples, many of which commercial orchards don’t grow anymore.
What we’re reading: 9/30
This week we’re reading about chefs growing their own food for their restaurants, vending machines that dispense anything from Legos to cupcakes, pick-your-own apple orchards and more.
Experts warn of strep-resistant fire blight found in New York orchards
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell plant pathologists have issued a warning to New York apple and pear growers after discovering a strain of fire blight that is resistant to such traditional treatments as the antibiotic streptomycin.
Ask Jen about caramel
I don’t personally know anyone who isn’t a fan of caramel. Caramel popcorn. Caramel apples. Caramel ice cream and candies. Caramel drizzled over cheesecake or your favorite dessert.
Ohio Fruit Growers Summer tour targets just one farm
The Patterson Fruit Farm at Chesterland, Ohio, is a sixth generation fruit farm growing 45 acres of apples and strawberries, with a farm market, bakery, and gift room, and a seven-week Family Fun Fest in the fall.
iPhone’s ‘Siri’ presents challenge for texting ban enforcement
WASHINGTON — Apple’s iPhone 4S is one of several new devices that make it possible to send text messages with both hands on the wheel. As drivers begin to use these new technologies, states may have to decide what they will and won’t allow on the road.
