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Cornell to offer online classes in small farms program
ITHACA, N.Y — A lineup of online courses are offered this winter and spring by the Cornell Small Farms Program. Here are the next courses in the line-up: BF 102: Markets and Profits is a six week online course aimed at aspiring farmers still forming their farm plans. They will be held Jan. 15 to
Find fresh, local produce all season long
HARRISBURG, Pa. — With temperatures slowly increasing, we all start to think about the wonderful fresh produce that comes along with warmer, longer days as more and more people are looking for local sources to purchase the season’s bounty. One of the ever increasingly popular ways to do so is through Community Supported Agriculture or
EPA appeals W.Va. farm lawsuit
WASHINGTON — In December, the Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental intervenors filed an appeal of Lois Alt’s win against EPA. The issue of Clean Water Act regulation of farmyard rainwater will now go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the fourth circuit. Background The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West
Webinars to examine anaerobic digester finances and technology
MADISON, Wisc. — Two educational webinars planned March 14 will examine finance issues and technology options for installing and maintaining anaerobic digester systems. The webinars, which are free of charge, are part of the Renewable Energy Education Field Day series — educational programs to provide farmers, ranchers, landowners and community leaders with information useful in
Ohio Beef Schools examine ‘new normal’ cattle marketing, economy
COLUMBUS — Experts in beef cattle production and marketing will address what one industry expert called “excellent profit opportunities” for cow-calf producers and cattle feeders during the 2012 Ohio Beef Cattle Schools.
FSA Andy: Farmers, be sure to report changes to your operation
Any payments received from USDA are subject to farmer eligibility as well as limited to a payment limitation provisions.
Garfield historic site plans ceremony for release of presidential coin
MENTOR, Ohio — James A. Garfield National Historic site, 8095 Mentor Ave., in Mentor, will be the location for a special ceremony Nov. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. The event will mark the U.S. Mint’s official unveiling and release of the James A. Garfield Presidential $1 coin.
Northeast Ohio Signature Food Contest looking for local recipes
The Center for Innovative Food Technology is sponsoring the Northeast Ohio Signature Food Contest, which showcases many local flavors and recipes ready for actual product development.
Tighter Calif. farm regs? Other states invite farmers with open arms
COLUMBUS — As reported in the Jan. 17 Wall Street Journal, several state legislatures, poultry industry officials and economic development offices are working to capitalize on the farm-unfriendly nature of California’s new law on housing for egg-laying hens. All are welcome According to the article, Nevada, Idaho and Georgia have been among states promising “friendlier
FSA Andy for May 7, 2009
Hello Again! Planting season has begun and farmers are trying to get crops in the ground between all the rains we have been getting lately. Even though we are rushing around to make sure crops are getting planted on the farm and trying to get signed up for DCP and/or ACRE in the office, I
