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Keys to protecting groundwater
Water has been endlessly circulating since the earth was formed. Groundwater is a key part of this continuous cycle as water evaporates, forms clouds and returns to the earth as precipitation. Precipitation that soaks into the ground and is stored in underground geological water systems called aquifers is known as groundwater. Springs, lakes, and other
Can you guess what this brass and aluminum antique tool is?
Hello from Hazard! Somehow we missed a response from Kenneth Gates, of Bellevue, Nebraska, on Item No. 1085, who also knew it was an older shotgun shell reloading tool. Many thanks for reading us all the way out in the Cornhusker State, and taking the time to write! John Sutherland, of Waynesburg, Ohio, submitted Item
Claims process in place for alleged discrimination at USDA
Hello again! As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the establishment of a process to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm loans. Claims process
Vogel wants youth livestock shows to go on at Pa. Farm Show
State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. wants livestock shows to go on at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, after it was announced the event would be held virtually.
Online class will help smaller poultry farmers
Many small farms integrate a poultry enterprise — and many new farmers get started with poultry — because chickens, eggs, turkeys, and ducks are popular with customers, low-investment, quick-turnaround enterprises.
New veterinarians practicing in Ky. can get loans repaid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Farm Bureau‘s Education Foundation is seeking participants in the Kentucky Large/Food Animal Veterinary Incentive Program, which may repay up to $6,000 annually of student loans for eligible vets, vet technicians or technologists.
Vacation with us … Jenkins
After his tour in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2004, Trenten Jenkins wrote, “While it was not much of a vacation, thank you Farm and Dairy for the weekly reprieve.” Trenten … thank you!
More nature books for the holidays
Looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoorsman? Check out part two of Scott Shalaway’s annual list of books for outdoor lovers.
Field Notes: Growing garlic, fresh flowers
In this week’s episode of Field Notes, reporter Kristy Seachrist gives us a behind-the-scenes look at two of our Progress Edition stories: BJ Gourmet Garlic Farm in Mogadore, Ohio, and Farmhouse Blooms in Poland, Ohio.
Vacation With Us… Goodemote
Ciara, Rheese, Ron and Muriel Goodemote, of West Middlesex, Pa., camped in a tent for two weeks while visiting Alaska. Farm and Dairy joined the family, fishing for halibut and visiting the Alaskan pipeline and Denali National Park.
