Yearly Archives: 2013
Fall is the time for a home energy makeover
Renovations that take inventory of energy use and strive toward efficiency have grown increasingly popular over the years.
Homeowners fed up with high utility bills want to conserve costs, and there are a number of ways to revamp a home to be more energy efficient.
Picky people
I’m not going to get any smarter — ever. I know this because I went ahead and picked at the wallpaper. That is always...
Hunting and fishing aren’t what they used to be
Electronics and technology have changed the way sportsmen do things. Anglers used to find fish by fishing for them. Of course using visible cues...
Home is where her heart is found
I listened with cringe-worthy attention as a co-worker described a honeymoon trip her son and his new bride were planning.
A Mediterranean cruise, a tour...
Farmers encouraged to apply for farm conservation tax credits
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania farmers who want to use best management practices or purchase on-farm conservation equipment can apply for $3.5 million in remaining...
Fields of gold fill the midwest in fall
On a sparkling fall day a week before the first FarmAid concert at the University of Illinois, I drove the back roads to Champaign...
Rousenberg rabbits: Family discovers growing niche market
Raising and showing rabbits is a family affair for the Rousenbergs.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 17, 2013:
WELLINGTON, Ohio — The Wellington FFA chapter received a check from Monsanto for $10,000 Oct. 9. Monsanto’s Mike Yoder presented the check to the...
Prayer
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Most of us have learned when we work, we work, but when we pray, God works. Prayer...
World Dairy Expo 2013 show results
The World Dairy Show Expo results have recently been announced. Here are some of the top winners.
