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Moving, and moving on
GROVE CITY, Pa. – Fifteen years ago, when John and Judy Ligo were setting themselves up to farm in Mercer County, Pa.
Pa. veteran-owned distilleries serve moonshine and whiskey with a story
Veterans Kim McLaughlin, owner of McLaughlin Distillery, and Nick Park, owner of Park Family Farms Distillery, make spirits to honor veterans and American history.
Hot real estate market does not apply to USDA meat plants
For all the talk about the lack of processing capacity for small farms, one would think that a turnkey USDA plant would be an easy sell. The fact that it’s still sitting on the market is a sign of the industry’s broader issues: the labyrinth of confusing federal regulations, the difficulty in running a customer-facing business and the struggle to keep skilled workers.
Camping gains popularity in uncertain times
The peculiar circumstances surrounding this summer have pushed more people outdoors. Barb Mudrak digs into the increased interest in camping.
USDA services available during a government shutdown
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue provides a list of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services available during a government shutdown.
More than your average project: A day in the life of a 4-H member
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — The sun is just up, and Leah Fine is exhausted. She tries to sleep until the last possible minute, but she knows that Bella, Vinnie and Lugnut are surely up and waiting for her. While it seems like she just left the barn, the 12-year-old pulls on her boots and heads
Ashtabula County Junior Fair auction brings in more than $300,000
The 2014 Ashtabula County Fair junior fair market livestock sale brought in more than $300,000 for the county’s youth.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 24, 2014:
WEST SALEM, Ohio — The Northwestern FFA members have been busy. Four members from the Northwestern FFA Chapter had the opportunity to visit the nation’s Capital July 8-13 while attending a leadership conference consisting of FFA members from around the country. Shannon Garrison, Zach Berry, Kaci Way, and Rachelle Howman attended this event. Each day of the conference had a different theme.
Pa. Holstein Association honors Horace Backus, Roy Simpson, Wayne Harpster
Pa. Holstein Association members salute Horace Backus; honor breeders Roy Simpson and Wayne Harpster.
Ag Progress Days: Pennsylvania starts farm bill debate
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. – Even though the current farm bill won’t run out for another two years, the public is already weighing in on what needs to stay and what needs to go in 2007.
