It took a winch, but he’s okay
A 26-year-old retired Appaloosa being kept by Mary Jo Modzeldwski of Burgettstown, Pa., ventured onto a footbridge where it had never gone before and fell through. It took a tow truck to get him out.
Lack of standards prove costly to farmers: Labeling GM food could add trust
More than 80 percent of U.S. consumers want GM food labeled. Consumer scientist says farmers should want that, too.
Malabar Farm festival features maple syrup
The 25th annual Maple Syrup Festival is March 3-4 and 10-11, from noon to 4 p.m. daily.
Can we calm the classroom chaos
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on columnist George F. Will's assessment of the dismal world of K-12 public education
Alternative agriculture: Harvesting profits from cut flowers
John Waymire, whose Little Miami Flower Co. has annual cut flower sales of close to a million stems on the wholesale market, will speak at the OEFFA workshop.
Apple varieties: What works in today’s markets
Apple growers talk about what's hot and what's not in their markets at the Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Conference and Ohio Roadside Marketing Conference.
Ellerman: This is a good time to get into direct marketing
OSU's new direct marketing specialist said the potential for direct marketing opportunities is huge for Ohio's farmers.
Lynd, Buurma honored; growers create scholarships to thank OSU professors
The Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Ohio Roadside Marketing held an awards breakfast at their combined conference Feb. 8 in Toledo.
Nuisance wheat turns into golden opportunity
Kiss of Nabisco transforms nuisance wheat variety into a premium identity-preserved grain.
Clock carried historical twist: Dargate bidders eager for furniture
A clock made by Jacob Blumer of the family famous for hiding the Liberty Bell during the Revolutionary War sold for $4,950.
