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West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame inductees
The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Foundation has selected four individuals for induction in 2012.
Happy Thanksgiving from the FSA family
The FSA family would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Grazing school survey respondents tout the benefits of rotational grazing
For many years, OSU Extension has been conducting one- to five-day grazing schools throughout Ohio. In many cases OSU Extension, USDA/NRCS and local SWCD offices cooperate in these programs. Recently, evaluation data was collected from participants who have attended a Pasture for Profit grazing school. We sent a mail survey to participants who had attended
How to work more fruits and vegetables into your diet
If you want to work fruits and vegetables into your daily diet, there are some simple ways to supplement your diet.
Thanksgiving dinner cost rises slightly
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s survey of classic Thanksgiving Day dinner indicates the average cost of this year’s feast is $5 per person.
Longing for those simpler times
Neighbors looked out for one another, and the kids were respectful of any adult who scolded them.
FSA Andy for Aug. 13, 2009
Hello again! In June, while lounging by the pool one sunny Saturday afternoon, a friend of mine, who we will call Susie, was discussing putting in a garden. Susie started asking if it was too late to plant a garden. I then inquired as to what she intended to plant. Susie started with potatoes, onions,
How to manage insects in the garden
There are many more beneficial bugs in your garden than you realize.
Bayer agrees to discontinue use of pesticide aldicarb
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Bayer CropScience, the manufacturer, have reached an agreement to end use of the pesticide aldicarb in the U.S. A new risk assessment conducted by EPA based on recently submitted toxicity data indicates that aldicarb, an N-methyl carbamate insecticide, no longer meets the agency’s rigorous food safety standards
Livestock should work for the farm
Rotational grazing of livestock is one of the most economical and environmentally friendly practices someone can implement on their land.
