Yearly Archives: 2018
8 food safety tips for shopping at farmers markets
Shopping at farmers markets, you can get good deals on fresh farm products. But you also need to consider these food safety tips to keep your family safe.
Chesapeake Energy selling Utica shale interests
Chesapeake Energy is selling its oil and gas interests in the Utica Shale area in Ohio for approximately $2 billion to Encino Acquisition Partners.
10 county fair sights you don’t want to miss
Still, as a place were top produce growers and pie makers earn blue ribbons, county fairs have morphed into wild rides, fried anything and unique contests.
USDA confirms 66th case of virulent Newcastle disease
Since May 18, USDA has confirmed 66 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard birds in California. Learn more about the disease and its symptoms.
Pa. offering produce growers free FSMA review
State food safety inspectors will visit farms on request, and do a mock inspection to determine whether the grower is meeting new FSMA protocols.
Alfred D. DiVencenzo, 1954-2018
Alfred David DiVencenzo, 64, of Grafton Township, Ohio, died unexpectedly July 24, 2018.
Beef cattle a family tradition on Nobleland Farm
Nobleland Farm has been in Nancy Snook's family since 1895 and cattle have always been a part of the hilly landscape that defines Noble County.
Four-letter words: bird, swim, wade, hunt
Here are a few four-letter words that guarantee year-round outdoor fun.
Implementing teff grass into your forage system
Teff grass originates from Ethiopia. It is a warm-season annual grass that can be used for hay, silage, or pasture.
Understanding generational differences of farm employees
Each generation has its thoughts, beliefs, and ideals with respect to a number of items. What are the differences with respect to employment?
