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Counter-cyclical payment rates released
The sign-up period began Oct. 1 for the USDA’s counter-cyclical program payment rates for 2002-crop wheat, feed grains.
Ohio, Pa. farms and businesses get USDA grants to install solar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development is giving nearly $300,000 in grants to farm and businesses in Ohio and Pennsylvania to install solar, conduct energy assessments or make other energy efficiency upgrades.
Out with the old…Grandstands demolished at Columbiana Co. Fairgrounds (Photos)
The Columbiana County Agricultural Society razed the old grandstands at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds Dec. 14 to make way for a new grandstands to be in place before the 2014 fair.
USDA awards $17 million in grants to train beginning farmers and ranchers
ELGIN, Minn. — The USDA awarded more than $17 million in grants to 29 institutions to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers and enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture. “Beginning farmers and ranchers face unique challenges and need educational and training programs to enhance their profitability and long term sustainability,” Agriculture
French history book traces reaching influence of 18th century seamstresses
A new written history of the seamstresses’ guild in France reveals information about the women who made clothing for the Queen of France and Marie Antoinette.
USDA awards $1.3 million in grants to reduce child food insecurity in rural communities
The funding, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, will help these rural communities implement creative strategies to improve access to federal nutrition assistance for families and children.
Off to the races in Ireland with the Vairs
Bill and Donna Vair, from Hartville, Ohio, took us along in June when they visited the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races. We also took many other sights during the trip, including the Slieve League Cliffs in Ireland.
Peregrine falcon nesting season wraps up for 2011
Peregrine population continues to grow.
Vacation with Us: Zimmerman, Pollock, McCartney, Hickle, Gates, Keller & Lawrence
Todd and Susan Zimmerman brought Farm and Dairy on vacation to Big Sky, Montana, in March Ten others vacationed with the Zimmermans. They were (top left): Cody Zimmerman, Emily Pollock, Kaitlyn McCartney, Bob Hickle, John Gates, Kyle Zimmerman and Matthew Keller; (bottom left): Dennis and Cathy Hickle, Todd Zimmerman, Matthew Lawrence and Susan Zimmerman. Cody
Ashtabula meeting to discuss rising CAUV rates
As CAUV rates rise, landowners want to know why and what they can do.
