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Meatless by choice, or by design?
Earlier this fall, Baltimore City Public Schools initiated its “Meatless Monday” menu that includes a cheese sandwich or cheese lasagna or a bowl of vegetables, but no meat options. None. “We hope Baltimore will become a national model for each school system in the nation to follow,” said Robert Lawrence, director of the Johns Hopkins
Organic or local? That is the question produce growers have to answer
For some customers, locally grown produce is just as good as organic.
Wastewater treatment system may fuel Pearl Valley Cheese future
FRESNO, Ohio — A Swiss immigrant came to the United States with a dream and 81 years later — the dream continues. Pearl Valley Cheese was founded in 1928 by Ernest Stalder, a Swiss immigrant. He and his wife, Gertrude, began by making one 200-pound Swiss cheese wheel per day. Today, the company makes about
Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference posts record attendance
COLUMBUS — With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices. Record attendance The record attendance at this year’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference may be a reflection of that increased interest, said Randall Reeder, an OSU Extension agricultural engineer
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 20, 2008
CASTALIA, Ohio — The Margaretta FFA Chapter would like to congratulate Derrick Jacobs who recently received a $500 scholarship. Jacobs received this award for his outstanding accomplishments in a poultry judging contest in Indianapolis. The poultry team placed fourth in the nation for their ability to judge poultry. Team members were Kory Munk, Derrick Jacobs,
The Longest Day
Summer has arrived. The longest day of the year has passed. When summer solstice approaches, the noonday sun rises higher and higher in the sky on each successive day. On the day of the solstice, it rises an imperceptible amount, compared to the day before. In this sense, it “stands still.” “Solstice” is derived from
Woman drops civil charges against Ken Wiles
SALEM, Ohio — The woman who cried ‘animal abuse’ and summoned national attention to a Wayne County hog farm has dropped her civil lawsuit against the farm owner. Ingrid DiMarino, a former employee on the Wiles hog farm near Creston, dropped her case against Ken Wiles April 30. However, Wiles may not be in the
Labor Day: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
Night sounds intensify as August draws to a close. Though a cooler night air usually means a more comfortable night’s sleep, the sounds of singing crickets and katydids always wash me with a bit of melancholy since I associate them with starting back to school.
Tradition Leaves Legacy and Love
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb finds a simple tradition in the form of a cookie press – but, oh, the memories it carries.
Music and My Fair Lady
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about the worlds of music.
