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John Ligo wins quality assurance award
MERCER, Pa. — Two farmers recently received the annual national Beef Quality Assurance award, created to recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers who incorporate Beef Quality Assurance principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their operations. The winners The 2011 winners were John Ligo, LiTerra Farms of Mercer, Pa. (dairy), and Mike Milicevic, Lykes
Beware the menace of the trees
I can’t live anywhere where the trees aren’t of voting age. It’s preferable that they could have possibly voted for Lincoln. I do love a good shade tree. Hugger Granted, I’m not a card carrying tree hugger. I once took the life of a meddling walnut that got in the way of my swimming pool.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Ohio almost done with new CAFO regulations
Kevin Elder, director of the new Livestock Environmental Permitting Program, reported on the progress of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Facilities rule-writing advisory committee during the Farm Science Review.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 14, 2012:
NEW SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Springfield Booster Boys 4-H club met May 20 at Snyder’s Cabin. Guests Ashley Hudzick and Melissa Moliterno described 4-H camp at Camp Whitewood and shared information about the dates and activities this year. Members signed up to plant flowers at the fairgrounds. Also, the advisers shared information about a safety
Wildlife habitat 101
A lot goes into setting up and managing a wildlife habitat. Jim Abrams provides tips to help landowners get started.
First responders trained on how to handle incidents involving livestock
A deadly accident involving a trailer-load of cattle inspired a training to teach first responders how to handle emergency situations involving livestock.
Road trip: Hunting, fishing season is here
Mike Tontimonia shares his suggestions for easy hunting and fishing trips to consider this year.
Project proves that birds, pollinators returned
Learn more about the ROW project, short for right-of-way, and how it’s helped birds and pollinators survive.
How to control pests in firewood
Learn how to identify firewood pests, reduce the presence of pests in your firewood and deal with pests that have inhabited your firewood.
Don Smith, City of Ravenna lauded for conservation efforts by Portage County SWCD
RAVENNA, Ohio — Farmer Don Smith and the City of Ravenna were applauded for their natural resource conservation efforts when the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual meeting Nov. 6 at the Maplewood JVS. Cooperation Smith, who farms near Rootstown with his wife, Pam, was recognized for years of working with the
