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Uncle Honey: dangerous, but sweet
The last week of July and first week of August were always the longest and hottest weeks of the year on the southern Illinois’ farm of my youth.
Walking in the shadow of hope
Alan Guebert recaps his recent visit to the farmhouse of his youth.
Dirt don’t hurt … and it might help
By JUDITH SUTHERLAND Farm and Dairy columnist I read with interest the academic study report just released that says growing up on a farm impacts immune system health in a positive way. The University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences research has shown that spending early life in a complex farm environment increased the number
The subscription king retires
SALEM, Ohio — Forty-five years ago, Wayne Hammond walked into the Farm and Dairy office and made an offer we couldn’t refuse: Let me sell subscriptions out in the field. It sounded good to Ruth Henry, who handled circulation at the time, so they worked out a deal, “and I took off,” Hammond said. “I
Central State building two new facilities thanks to USDA support
Central State University announced the development of two new buildings on its campus — a farm operations and storage facility, and a new research facility.
Will China meet expected quotas?
Ag exports to China were to be $36.6 billion this year. However, plunging prices over the past couple of months will make it harder to hit that target.
A lesson from a soft drink cup
“Wes Jackson is fond of saying that if your life’s work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you’re not thinking big enough. And no one is thinking bigger about sustainable agriculture than Wes Jackson.” — from People We’re Pleased To Know Chipotle Mexican Grill Recently, I stopped for lunch and a soft drink while out
Ashtabula barn is destroyed by fire
SALEM, Ohio – Delno Henry has been putting out fires for other people for 35 years. Last week, he had to put out one of his own.
Show and tell
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about his grandson’s unique show-and-tell idea.
How to turn your Christmas tree into a bird feeding station
Consider turning your discarded living Christmas tree into a bird feeding station. Learn how to decorate it with edible ornaments and garland to feed birds.
