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New hops course seeks to fill gap between growing, marketing
Hops for Brewing is a hybrid program with online and in-person components hosted by Shippensburg University to teacher people how to grow and market hops.
Cheer on! It’s darned hard work
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt realizes her daughter was born to cheer.
Environmental seal of approval: Pa. certification process accredits livestock management practices
PennAg Industries Association and a coalition of county conservation districts are turning the national on-farm assessment and environmental review program developed by America’s Clean Water Foundation into an environmental certification program.
Ohio farm groups announce new water quality initiative
The diverse group is lead by farm bureau members, universities, business and industry leaders. It plans to conduct an opinion poll over the next few weeks.
Expert says there is no such thing as an ‘all-natural’ diet
COLUMBUS, Ohio — From the paleolithic diet to the raw food diet, many health-conscious Americans now want to eat the way they believe our ancient ancestors ate. But some of these dietary prescriptions make little sense for modern humans, according to a new book on the evolution of the use of food and eating habits among prehistoric people.
I’m the boss of me, the slacker
The best thing about the writing life is, of course, the commute — mainly that there isn’t one. I work from home. I can, if I choose, work in my bathrobe. The only problem with “being my own boss” so to speak is that I have such a close, personal relationship with my employee (also
Funding available to eligible Pa. farmers
The Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Plan Grant Implementation Program is accepting applications until Dec. 29.
Some summer insects not to swat
Summer time is insect time. Unfortunately, stinging and biting species such as wasps and mosquitoes get most of our attention for all the wrong reasons. Many insects are beneficial, and most are benign. My favorite summer insects are hummingbird moths. I know they have begun to emerge because digital images from readers arrive almost daily.
Mild winter increases Stewart’s wilt
WOOSTER, Ohio – Southern Ohio’s corn crop may be facing a high risk of Stewart’s wilt bacterial disease this growing season.
A weekly roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 20, 2008
HANOVERTON, Ohio — Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club is making Easter candy. All candy is homemade by the club’s members and parents. Anyone interested in ordering candy may call 330-223-1168 for a brochure. * * * INDEPENDENCE, Pa. — The Thundering Hooves Horse and Pony 4-H club meets on the second Tuesday of each month
