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Southeastern Ohio hills alive with farm family history
When Ezekial Cole purchased 140 acres of land in an area that would eventually become Wayne Township in Jefferson County, Ohio, it is unlikely he considered how, or if, the family farm would be operating 206 years later. “It just makes you proud to keep the farm going,” Carl Kithcart, Cole’s great-great-great-great grandson said.
For the love of the Guernsey breed
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — Although every dairy farm is unique, some may consider Ealy’s Highland Farm in Mercer County, Pa., to be even more out of the ordinary. Until about four years ago, Dan and Sherry Ealy were milking Holsteins. Today, their 88-cow herd consists of about 25 percent pure Guernseys, with the rest of the
2024 Stark County Junior Fair Livestock Sale
The Stark County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1,470,268.43 from 919 lots.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 15, 2010
CANTON, Ohio — The Happy Farmerettes and Farmers 4-H club of Osnaburg Township held a meeting April 8 at the Thouvenin home. Installation of new officers was done using the care kit theme. Members received their project books. “I got my start in 4-H” posters for the yard were passed out to members to promote
A little bit of everything: Ohio farm goes for different breeds
JEFFERSON, Ohio — Diversity, sustainability and self-sufficiency are words to farm by for Ralph and Connie Rice of Jefferson. From sheep without wool to short-legged cows, from the maple sugar shack to Connie’s quilting machine, Riceland Meadows is a farm marching toward as much independence as anyone can achieve on 73 acres. The unwoolly woolies
Feeding calf brings back memories
“In the back pasture, a newborn calf arrived this morning, all wobbly-legged and glistening wet. The sun warmed us as we walked across the valley and up the hill toward the barn, the pace slow, steady. It was a glorious morning to be reminded that new life requires patience and a bit of prodding to
What are the reasons for having a steam show?
Hello again, all you steam engineers and old iron enthusiasts. Have you been to a show yet this year ? Sam Moore told us a few weeks ago that he had been to a show a bit further west. One that I think featured a particular make, which happens quite often these days. Come to
Producers learn how to get ‘back to basics’ in pasture management
The North Central Ohio Grazing Conference offered dairy producers the opportunity to improve their grazing operations by hearing from fellow dairy producers and experts in the industry at the two-day event, Jan. 28-29, at the Buckeye Event Center, Dalton, Ohio.
Fickle grain markets are no Christmas present
Take a look at the grain markets and it is hard to find cause for celebration. Celebrate Christmas and the New Year, then get serious about selling grain.
Interest in youth trap shooting growing rapidly
Clay target shooting is one of the fastest-growing youth sports in the country. Its popularity was on display recently at a trap shooting invitational in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
