Reader: Have a little sympathy for farmers
Editor:Having concern for the welfare of animals is an admirable virtue, and I don't doubt that many, if not most, people harboring such concerns...
A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Editor:A wolf in sheep's clothing. If you read it and other stories in a recent Farm Bureau publication, you would understand the outrage felt...
We need to stop HSUS
Editor;As an exotic animal owner/breeder, I take great pride in being able to own, raise and sell animals to other responsible animal owners. All...
Strickland, OFBF ‘sold us out’
'The Ohio Farm Bureau is supposed to protect the interests of the farmers; instead they handed poultry, pork and beef farmers over to HSUS on a platter along with the exotic animal owners and dog breeders.'
Speak out for dairy industry and back H.R. 5288
Editor:The Dairy Price Stabilization Bill, H.R. 5288, in the House has a companion bill in the Senate that needs the same support.All Ohio dairy...
Be wary of backyard, designer dog breeding
Editor:According to an article by Dog Trainer Casey Lomonaco, breeders and rescuers should be equally considered when adopting dogs.Consider this alarming statistic. Every 6...
Not the standard for Ohio dairy farms
Editor:I am writing in regards to the video that was taken at the Ohio dairy farm. The video was disturbing and wrong in so...
Ohio’s dog auctions should be banned
Editor:As an individual whose family members include farmers and breeders, it is my firm belief reporter Chris Kick has chosen to ignore the legitimate...
It’s not a levy, but sales tax vote impacts Extension, too
Editor:On May 4, 2010, voters will be asked to approve the 1 percent sales tax for Columbiana County. The outcome of this vote will...
Youth need the foundation 4-H provides
Editor:
I send this note to express to you and others my concerns about the loss of funding for our county 4-H program.
All four of...
