Drivers Urged To Look Out For Slow-Moving Farm Equipment

May 30, 2013

"Why are those pesky farmers out on the road with that big equipment, slowing down and blocking traffic so we can't get any where? They…

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Livestock Care Standards Are Followed By Local Producers

May 23, 2013

By John Parker Back in 2009, voters in Ohio created the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. This board, after careful study by a diverse group…

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Congressman David P. Joyce Listens To Concerns From Local Farmers

May 16, 2013

By John Parker Congressman David P. Joyce listened attentively last week as a group met with him to discuss agricultural issues of interest and concern…

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Local Fruit And Grape Growers Hoping For A Good Crop This Fall

May 9, 2013

By John Parker Prospects look good for an abundant apple and other fruit crops in this area, according to local fruit growers. "Even with the…

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Looking At The Value Of Agriculture

April 25, 2013

By John Parker Agriculture accounts for just 8 percent of the carbon emissions in this country, according to a recent report from the United States…

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Dairy Cattle At The White House

April 11, 2013

By John Parker The importance of dairy farming and other agricultural enterprises are finally getting some much needed recognition from the federal government. Because of…

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An Excellent Food Produced In Our Area

March 14, 2013

By John Parker While one can't quite call it a "miracle" food, it is one of the healthiest foods readily available and it doesn't make…

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Dairy Cattle Come In Many Colors And Sizes

March 7, 2013

By John Parker Not long ago, a friend who lives in town sent me an old picture on the computer of a cow because he…

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Farming Footnotes

February 28, 2013

Local farmers demonstrate their interest in efficiently producing quality food for the dinner table. They attend OSU Extension and meetings sponsored by…

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Farming Footnotes

February 14, 2013

Growing and marketing foods locally has possibilities for the agricultural economy in the area. At the same time, this program will not…

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