Follow conservation plans carefully

Hello Again,Did you find in your younger years that you would act first then ask questions later? How long did it take you to realize that this was not always the best path to take? Had you asked a few questions first, it may have kept you out of trouble in the end. When dealing

‘Mooofins’ win first place in national finals

When you think of national championships and Penn State defeating teams from Iowa State and Ohio State universities, you think football, volleyball or wrestling, right?

But the Food Science Product Development Team? Well you can add muffins — or rather mooofins — to footballs, volleyballs and wrestling mats as props to a student squad title.

Sometimes good to be reminded of the power of Mother Nature

Once in a while, it is good to be reminded of the power of Mother Nature. Our daughter and friends were here one evening recently, enjoying a late-day swim and a summertime supper. A breeze began to kick up. The skies began to fill with clouds and we heard a rumble so faint that Caroline

Pennsylvania Certified Organic to host organic standards meeting Feb. 1

GAP, Pa. — Pennsylvania Certified Organic, a USDA-accredited organic certification agency, invites members and the public to the Winter Standards Meeting for presentations and discussion on proposed organic policies. PCO will also present an update on the development of our Periodic Residue Testing and Unannounced Inspections programs. The meeting will be held Feb. 1 from

Take advantage of outdoor activities

Olcott, New York, a prime Lake Ontario fishing port just east of Niagara Falls, has been named America’s Ultimate Fishing Town, an honor bestowed by a record number of votes tallied by the World Fishing Network organization. Winner In what has become an annual competition, Olcott and 504 other fishing oriented U.S. towns were nominated

OFBF County Presidents trek to Capitol Hill

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation presidents from across the state traveled to Capitol Hill to tell legislators what legislation is important to farmers and what is happening on the family farm.

National Grange sues New York City company for trademark infringement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange recently filed suit against a New York City-based business that has used the Grange name without authorization.

Court tanks anhydrous case, but Ohio farmer’s battle not over

Medina County asks for immediate injunction against Ohio’s 70-plus farm-based anhydrous ammonia tanks.