Tag: farms
‘Meat glue’ issue involves wide misunderstanding, expert contends
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The sticking point when it comes to the current furor over the use of products given the unappetizing name “meat...
Baby animals bring life to farm
Returning home at dusk, we came to a dead stop last night while turning in to our lane. A skunk was playing with her...
Applications now available for Pa. conservation tax credit program
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania farmers who want to install best management practices or purchase on-farm conservation equipment can access applications for tax credits...
Marcellus and Utica shale: May appears to be busy month for...
The photo is a shot of Washington County, Pennsylvania. A compressor station that services several Marcellus shale wells is located near the rear of some farms.
USDA issues order: Five county FSA offices to close in...
The USDA issued this map of the offices that will be closing.
Urban and rural: Congresswoman takes time to hear from both sides
BURTON, Ohio — Connecting the urban side and the rural side of the farm bill isn’t going to be easy. Throw in the differing...
What they don’t tell you at graduation is what will matter...
For nearly four decades, my career path has found roots in the educational system. As a “baby boomer,” I have observed changing attitudes of...
Only three channels, but it was the whole world in television
(Part three)In the early 1960s, a 23-inch black and white television set cost $219, with a 26-inch color TV going for $379. If a...
Free public tour series features Ohio’s organic and sustainable farms
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) has announced its 2012 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series, featuring free...
Ask FSA Andy by FSA Andy about NAP assistance and crop...
Hello Again!I was asked the other day why farmers talk about the weather. Guessing it goes back to that it is the one variable...
