Agriculture not to blame for antibiotic resistance
Of all antibiotics used in the United States, only 6.1 percent are used for growth promotion in food-producing animals, so don't blame livestock producers for antibiotic resistance.
Operation Evergreen: Tree donations brighten holiday spirits
Christmas tree growers from across Ohio donated nearly 100 trees this year to "Operation Evergreen," an effort that has been sending holiday cheer to peacekeeping troops in eastern Europe for the past five years.
Think globally, buy locally
If events of Sept. 11 make you nervous about the U.S. food supply, get to know a local farmer, says this letter writer.
One-lane bridge is unsafe
A letter signed by 34 members of the Damascas Ruritan Club calls attention to the safety of a one-line bridge in Butler Township of Columbiana County.
Sales career can harm love life, health, even make you fat
In a survey of 325 sales managers, nearly half said their job has harmed their marriage or relationship with a significant other, and 58 percent claimed the stresses of work had caused illness.
Kiko Farms earns conservation award
Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District reviewed highlights from last past year during its annual meeting Nov. 1.
Secretary’s bookcase gets $1,000 bid
Auctioneers Gene Kiko and Joe Gordon worked two rings Oct. 20 for the Mayberry auction.
Time to make your Christmas list
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell reflects on wish lists, and asks if money were no object, what would you like to buy for your farm?
Shaker Museum to host holiday tea
The Shaker Historical Museum in Shaker Heights will hold open house from 2-5 p.m. Dec. 9.
Chalk scare hits close to home
It was another case of a white powder scare in the mailroom, but this time it was the "Farm and Dairy."
