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You can’t judge a cow by its ‘cover’
Some presents were wrapped in gold paper with a big red bow. Others were less elegant, but showed they were packaged with love. Some givers are even known for their ability to dodge traditional wrapping by handing over a shopping bag with the present inside. What do the ribbons and trimmings say about those sayings?
Conservation begins in our backyards
Aldo Leopold once said, “Conservation is the state of harmony between men and land.” The coexistence between the two is often threatened and even diverted into a clash of oppositions and misunderstandings. Who’s right? With various opinions on how to “preserve” our world’s resources, how are we as a population supposed to know who has
Don’t develop nature deficit disorder
It was way back in 1994 that I can account for an “aha!” moment that defined just how I would continue to plan the environmental education programs from that point on for the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. Finding Researchers say that although it may not appear in the shape of a light bulb
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 19, 2011:
BARLOW, Ohio — The Warren FFA chapter has begun its officer team election process. Applications were due on Dec. 15. There are 10 positions on the officer team to be filled including: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, student adviser, sentinel and three committee chairs. The first vote will be at the January meeting, where
Cattlemen express discontent to congressman over GIPSA proposal
SUMMITVILLE, Ohio — A small group of cattlemen recently gathered around a table on a farm in southern Columbiana County to share their version of the state of the cattle industry and the rules proposed by GIPSA with U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson.
The Dirt on Conservation: Time to award those who have conserved natural resources
Over the next few months, soil and water conservation districts will be having their annual meetings and open houses. These events will showcase all the conservation activities within the district for the past year.
Committee: U.S. needs dairy policy makeover
WASHINGTON — A national committee looking for ways to improve dairy farm profitability had to wind through a maze of information to come up with recommendations. And what they found is that existing federal programs and legislation have limited impact on mitigating the massive impact of recent market events. The national Dairy Industry Advisory Committee
Holmes SWCD honors best in conservation, youth essay winners
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio — The Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated its best in conservation at the annual banquet, held Nov. 18 at the Carlisle Village Inn in Walnut Creek. The Friend of Conservation Award went to Congressman-elect Bob Gibbs, who currently is serving as state senator in the 22 district. Gibbs is
Pa. Dept. of Ag suspends raw milk permit held by Lawrence Co. dairy
The raw milk permit for Pasture Maid Creamery, LLC. remains suspended.
Ohio students, farmers hear from Whole Foods shoppers
CINCINNATI — Last month, members of the Ohio Valley FFA Chapter and several Ohio cattle farmers flipped burgers, sampled Flat Iron steaks and interacted with customers to promote their all-natural, locally grown beef at the Whole Foods Market in Rookwood Commons. “Having people at Whole Foods Market to talk with consumers at the meat case
