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How to write a farm business plan
Sometimes farmers forget farming is our business, not just our lifestyle. Writing a business plan helps us look past daily “to do’s” and envision what we want our farms to be in the future.
Make-A-Wish Foundation makes Joe Joe a cowboy for a day
He didn’t want to go to Disney World or meet his favorite superhero.
All 5-year-old Joe Joe Charles wished for was one day where he could be a farmer and a cowboy.
Backyard poultry is a hatching trend; growers say it’s educational, nutritional, peaceful
With a little planning, backyard poultry can be rewarding experience.
Cleveland school seeks agriculture opportunities for students
Students at East Technical High School, in Cleveland, are learning about agriculture through an agribusiness career and technical education program.
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.
Cicada killers may look threatening, but are beneficial
URBANA, Ill. — Cicada killers (Sphecius speciosus) are solitary wasps with yellow banding on their abdomens. They appear in late July and early August and resemble large, black hornets. Pros and cons These insects are considered beneficial because they help control the annual cicada (Tibicen spp.) population. However, the excavating and burrowing that they do
Nature’s calling, is anyone listening?
Overall, USDA estimates, 45 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in 15 states have been euthanized in an effort to limit the spread of the contagious, deadly flu.
Business Profile: Case Farms
WINESBURG, Ohio — Case Farms is a fully integrated poultry farming and processing group of dedicated individuals comprised of over 2,000 employees and 400 contract growers that work together to produce consistent quality poultry products every time for every customer.
Impacts of moths are found in hay
Although moth infestation in hay is uncommon, it can happen. Learn how to evaluate hay when it is discovered and how to prevent future infestations.
Implementing better conservation practices at home can inspire others
Convincing others to be more conservation-minded starts with implementing good conservation practices at home, first. Learn where to get started.
