Tag: safety
OFBF: County leaders tell legislators child labor proposal is bad idea...
WASHINGTON — When the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation county presidents traveled to Washington March 5-7, they let legislators know they are not happy with...
Dairy producers gather to learn about drug residues in meat and...
SALEM, Ohio — It’s more important than ever to prevent residues from showing up in the milk or meat production coming from your farm....
Experts give suggestions on stopping earthquakes as result of injection wells
A meeting was convened to gather expert testimony on the matter of Class II brine injection wells Jan. 17.
Youngstown meeting doesn’t give exact answers to earthquake questions
YOUNGSTOWN — Without a doubt, injection wells in Ohio will continue to be a hot topic in the future.Youngstown Mayor Chuck Sammarone convened a...
Experts give tips for providing pets and livestock a safe winter...
COLUMBUS -- As the cold winter months quickly approach, the Animals for Life Foundation -- a non-profit that promotes the proper care of animals -- wants to ensure that the animals in your life are safe and healthy this winter
U.S. Dept. of Labor considers change to child labor regulations governing...
Changes would not affect children working on farms owned by their parents.
Ag Expo designed to aid landowners with ideas on managing their...
A scene from the 2008 Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Expo, held at the Kenwood Farm in Carroll County.
Federal government may force farmers to get CDL to operate on...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking at all safety concerns regarding traffic on roadways and is wondering if CDL's should be required for farmers.
Tractor display is more than just playing farm, it’s about real...
Details such as movable gates on hay wagons and realistic flatbeds on trucks bring the miniature farm display to life.
Horse-powered equipment makes lots of progress
Nancy and I just got back from Lancaster County, Pa., where I attended the 18th annual Horse Progress Days. This was the 16th consecutive...
