Tag: Rural Roles
Ohio State ag law professor helps farmers know their rights
Peggy Hall, Ohio State agricultural and natural resources law professor and field specialist, received the Excellence in Agriculture Law Award because of her passion for digging into agriculture issues and finding balance for producers.
Family tradition, trees and rescue
Community rescue and Christmas trees top the priority list in the Ernie Rodgers family, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Serving as a volunteer firefighter for 43 years, this rural role brings the community a sense of security.
Risky business: Tire repair has its share of dangers
What started out as a part-time job in high school turned into a career for Rich Petrick, who has been changing tractor tires for over 30 years.
It’s all because of the Jersey cow
Even though she set out on a different course, Kim Billman's love of the Jersey cow would ultimately lead her back to a career she was made for.
Stepping up: Tuscarawas County farmer answers the call of his industry
He doesn't seek attention, but Jerry Lahmers gives attention when it's due — especially to agriculture and community issues.
Passion for the fair runs deep
Tanya Marty has not missed a day of the Wayne County Fair in 44 years and it was only natural her passion would land her a spot on the county fair board. But what is it like being the lone woman on the board? Marty says, she is just one of the guys.
Gerards helped give equine trail riders miles of opportunity
Mike and Barb Gerard helped connect horse riding trails in the Mohican area, and have spent a lifetime serving equine owners.
Conservation and cattle: Pete Conkle knows them both
Pete Conkle says conservation is something that his family has always been involved in-- he can remember his grandparents building ponds and using contour strips to farm.
Community builder: Connie Finton volunteers off the farm to build quality...
It’s a commitment to agriculture, to the farming community, that drives Connie Finton to volunteer off the farm in a big way.
A friend of the sheep industry
Mary Roediger jokes that she does not have a little lamb, but she plays an important role in advocacy for the sheep and wool industries.
