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Judge Rinfret recently denied a motion by Kenneth E. Taylor, 58, 4627 Township Road 55, that argued Prosecuting Attorney Steve Knowling has a conflict of interest in prosecuting theft charges against him.
The students at Millersburg Elementary are digging in for the long haul when it comes to raising crops, and the Great Amaryllis Race is just the beginning.
Right now, the wheels of federal farm programs are running smoothly, which may not bode well for the farm bill and agricultural funding amid the tight budget situation.
Annie's Project is designed to strengthen women's role in modern farm enterprises.
The Hiland FFA hosted their annual Share-A-Christmas canned food drive, collecting 918 cans for families in need during the holidays.
Educators from Ohio State University Extension will address numerous issues related to leasing land for oil and gas production through a series of meetings across Ohio in early 2012.
There is a general consensus that beef cattle prices should be good through the foreseeable future.
The West Holmes FFA sent members to compete at the State Parliamentary Procedure contest in Columbus.
A new farm food safety standard has received its first independent evaluation, which includes Holmes County horsepowered farms.
Larry and Jan Coldwell, of rural Killbuck, will say goodbye to the tree-selling business they have become accustomed to the past 24 years. The couple has agreed to retire from their beloved Christmas tree growing hobby.
Results of the 2011 Corn Performance Test and 2011 Soybean Performance Trials have been released.
One Ohio State University agricultural economist said statistical evidence on linear yield trends shows biotechnology could play a role.
White-tailed deer provide abundant recreation opportunities for hunters and wildlife watchers, but they can also cost millions of dollars every year through deer-vehicle collisions.
Mose Mast, owner of Stream-Valley Farm, received the SWCD 2011 Conservation Farm Award at the recent SWCD meeting Nov. 17.
The Holmes County Soil & Water Conservation District conducted its 64th annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Carlisle Village Inn at Walnut Creek.
Mekenzie Currence became the winner of the 46th annual Tom Graham Fifth Grade Farm Tour essay contest.
Members of the HIland FFA chapter attended the State FFA Camp in Muskingum, where they furthered their education on agriculture.
Pieces are in place; fundraising, hard work needed to get it done.
Farmers need to diligently manage livestock nutrition needs this fall and winter.
To avoid potential problems and save yourself frustration and major headaches, give your sprayer a little bit of TLC.
While it might be easy to point to a tight federal budget as the key driver in the current Farm Bill debate, an Ohio State University farm policy expert said a narrow focus on cost ignores the importance of the underlying philosophical changes in the debate.
West Holmes FFA members participate in District 8 trap shoot.
Two West Holmes FFA members receive their American Degree.
You can find almost everything you need for your holiday feast at Local Roots including plenty of produce, locally-made snacks, cider and baked goods. You can also order a locally raised turkey and pre-order specialty pies.
West Holmes FFA members join more than 50,000 other students in Indianapolis for national FFA convention.
Check for more than $1,500 presented to Share-A-Christmas.
Coshocton garners several awards in AIB judging.
September meeting of West Holmes FFA held in Wooster at Acres of Fun.
The West Holmes FFA sent sophomore members to District Soils in Guernsey County Sept. 28
Sneak peek of fairgrounds includes $200,000 donation by local businessman.
The ODNR show Wild Ohio visited this year's SWCD Tom Graham Fifth Grade Farm Tour.
The 46th annual Tom Graham Fifth Grade Farm Tour took place at Tom Miller's One-O-One Ranch near Trail. Fifth-grade students from all over Holmes County participated in the learning experience that took them outside the classroom walls.
The second annual Walnut Creek Fall Festival was a popular destination for local residents and travelers, with delicious food, an animal exhibit, straw slide, corn box and even pumpkin slingshots to keep every member of the family entertained.
Bridges will cost in excess of $100,000 to replace, prosecutor says.
The Corn Maze at Sharp Run Market near Berlin offers an educational and exciting adventure, where patrons can leave the hectic pace of the everyday world behind and spend a day or night taking part in a number of exhilarating events.
The Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District flew into action, literally, for its third annual crop cover program, which is aimed at helping prevent erosion during the winter months.
Ciera Rose explored nature in many forms as part of her 4-H project experience.
Joe Heatwole is selling coffee to help build a boarding school in Nicaragua.
There is still has plenty of delicious local produce coming in, so try this recipe for Roasted Ratatouille using ingredients that can be found at Local Roots Market.
Their numbers are decreasing, their sustenance is disappearing, and their breeding grounds are being destroyed. See what simple things you can do to help preserve one of nature's most miraculous migrators during Ohio's peak migration period.
West Holmes FFA has an enjoyable summer, but is looking forward to the upcoming year.
Contestants can submit videos to YouTube for a chance at some big money in the "My Ohio Agriculture" video contest.
Tanner Mast turns his photographic eye to the canvas for this year's 4-H project.
The Wayne County Fair is an excellent showcase of local farmers and gardeners hard work. You can support these important members of our local economy by shopping at Local Roots year-round.
Brad Henderson's success in 4-H proves you're never too old to enjoy 4-H.
The Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District will conduct its third annual cover crop program the week of Sept. 12, covering much of the Killbuck Valley Watershed in the process.
Elise Vansickle became the 2011 Holmes County Fair Carcass Show winner August 18, topping the other nine top 10 finalists from the fair show judging.
Several dates at two different testing sites have been planned by The Small Farm Institute, as they sponsor corn silage moisture testing.
The Holmes County Farm Tour provided plenty of opportunity for education for locals and tourists, who explored northwestern Holmes County's many agricultural outlets.
As summer winds down, you may be looking for healthy foods for your students to pack in their lunches. Look no further than Local Roots as they offer a great selection of nutritious, locally produced snacks and foods.
Members of the Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District led local officials on a tour of Holmes County on Monday, August 22, as they showcased several of their projects from this past year.
The fifth annual Holmes County Farm Tour proved to be a fun jaunt around the northwestern portion of Holmes County for locals and tourists alike.
Aaron Waltman has been a 4-H poster boy for the past decade-plus in Holmes County, and is currently cherishing his swan song year.
The 2011 Holmes County Farm Tour will showcase some of the best in agriculture and more on August 20. In it's fifth year, the tour consists of more diverse stops, all of which will keep everyone in the family interested in what Amish Country has to offer.
Gardeners are harvesting plenty of tomatoes, peppers and onions right now which means it's time for salsa! Join Local Roots to learn how to make some traditional South American dishes using fresh ingredients, as well as how to salsa dance.
Game preserve owner wanted to help farmers train dogs to hunt coyotes.
The OSTPA Tractor Pull was held at the Holmes County Fair on Friday, August 12.
Riders walked, trotted and cantered through a slightly soggy arena during the Horse Pleasure Show at the Holmes County Fair.
Participants brought antique tractors and many memories to the Antique Tractor Pull at the Holmes County Fair.
With falling stocks in the news, one has to wonder how the weak economy affects the agricultural industry.
A new concept for farming has been developed by the Ohio State University Extension in conjuction with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Ohio No-Till Council.
Wheat planted for The Ohio State University's Farm Science Review yielded a successful farm average of 85 bushels.
Although the summer winding down, there is still time to control weeds in fields that were not planted for crops this year due to wet weather.
Locally-produced foods are gaining in popularity, but selling meat to the general public requires several considerations.
Local Roots is now open 6 days a week and will be offering canning and other classes to prepare you for the end of the harvest season.
The annual Holmes County Steam & Engine Association Summer Show August 4-6 showcased a wide variety of engines and tractors owned by area collectors. The schedule of activities included tractor races, machinery demonstrations, a horse pull, tractor pull, spark show and parade.
It's time for the Holmes County Fair, and fair directors and exhibitors alike are excited about another great week.
There was a great deal of squawking and clucking taking place as chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks were judged on the opening day of the Holmes County Fair.
Richardson's Greenhouse in Loudonville marks one of the more colorful stops on the annual Holmes County Farm Tour August 20.
For two centuries, Springhill Farm has been part of the Lang family legacy. The 500-acre farm will be part of the upcoming Holmes County Farm Tour August 20.
Use common sense to minimize heat stress on livestock.
With improved DNA technologies and a new Expected Progency Difference from the American Angus Association, OSU Extension specialists believe there can be better decision-making in genetic selection.
Local Roots has begun to sprout! A group of interested community members in Ashland have begun the work of creating a new market for local growers based on the successful model that Local Roots has become.
West Holmes and Hiland FFA groups united recently to clean up the Holmes County Fairgrounds before the annual county fair kicks off.
Caleb Currence not only built a project worthy of earning a 4-H State Fair bid, he also made his mother quite happy in the process.
Kaitlyn Currence has been no stranger to the 4-H State Fair, and this year is no different as she heads there for not one but two projects.
There is a risk of mite populations beginning to increase in soybeans given the weather conditions.
Many soybean producers are concerned about the possibility of an outbreak of whilte mold this year.
Peter Thomison, a professor in OSU's Department of Horticulture & Crop Science, said lack of rain may be the major headline of the 2011 corn crop.
Glyphosate-resistant marestail is the key weed problem in the state, and 2011 may prove to be an enlightening year for some farmers because of the late planting.
Producers need to consider their daily management practices in order to minimize the stress resulting from current weather patterns to their beef herd.
The Holmes County Farm Tour offers plenty of variety, like stop number seven, Spring Ridge Alpacas, where Denny and Connie Snell will offer 53 head of alpaca, and some new equipment that Denny designed specifically for the alpaca market.
Local Roots Market & Café will host an old-time dance Saturday, July 30. The dance will include live music from Pocketful O' Gimmick and calling by dance instructor Susan English.
Holmes County Steam & Engine Association to hold 19th annual Steam & Engine Show at the Mt. Hope Auction Grounds in Mt. Hope August 4, 5 and 6.
Family Farm Field Day was held July 15-16 at the Hershbergers' Schontal Farm near Barrs Mills. Thousands attended to enjoy vendors, demonstrations, workshops and food. The annual event is coordinated each year by the Small Farm Institute to promote sustainability and self-sufficiency in grass-based...
Ron Hammond, an entomologist with OSU Extension, recommends producers be especially mindful of two particular insects this season: bean leaf beetle and soybean aphid.
A bridge to days gone by will take place July 21-23 at Charm, where the 11th annual Doughty Valley Steam Days takes place.
The 49th annual Farm Science Review will be held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, Sept. 20-22.
Mark Sulc, OSU Extension forage specialist, offers 11 highlights of key management steps toward successful establishment of perennial forages for later this summer.
The 49th annual Farm Science Review will be held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, Sept. 20-22.
Mowing the lawn is a task that most people consider routine and mundane. But with today's technology and advanced mowing systems, lawn care has to be accompanied by some important rules.
Native Ohio butterfly exhibit will begin July 18 and continue through July 31 at the Norma Johnson Center.
Learn more about where your food is grown or raised by taking the Local Roots farm tour.
Making a return trip to the northwest quadrant of the county, the fifth annual Holmes County Farm Tour will make tracks around northwestern Holmes County, with patrons embarking on a self-guided tour of the many farm-related activities that make Holmes County's agricultural movement continue to...
A vendor expo and plenty of workshops and discussions showcase the working family farm at the Family Farm Field Day in Sugarcreek, July 15-16.
Local Roots Café is now open for business. The café's main focus is the use of healthy, locally-grown ingredients to cook delicious soups, sandwiches and salads. Stop in and get a taste of Local Roots.
The USDA has declared disaster designatons for farmers and producers in 12 Ohio counties.
Commissioners approve acreage for fairgrounds annexation.
Drinking milk benefits your health and the local economy. Ohio is a leader in milk and cheese production in the nation. Consuming dairy products low in fat can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.
Conditioning the soil and adding nutrients the old fashioned way is easily accomplished by applying dairy cow manure to the soil. Unlike other animal manures, dairy cow manure has fewer weed seeds and can be applied fresh or composted.
The Mervin Hershberger family appreciates the opportunities for working together as a family that dairy farming provides for them, including a dip into the farm pond as a reward for a day of satisfying work.
Although a large, black and white Holstein cow might be the first thing that pops into the mind of the average American when they hear the word, 'milk,' cows do not have the corner of the world's milk market.
Although Ohio farmers welcome rain as a necessity for growth of crops and livestock, extremely wet weather conditions, as experienced in the region through April and May, can have a detrimental effect on the planting and harvesting calendar.
One of the most loved products created by milk is cheese. And in this region of Ohio, Swiss cheese reigns as the number one favorite.
Hauling up to 4,500 gallons of fresh milk is no simple task. A local hauler gives the inside scoop on this very important task that is a vital link in the human food chain.
When is it actually too late to put a certain type of vegetable crop in our garden? It actually depends on what crop you're working with.
Soil crusting from rapid drying may cause emergence issues.
Ohio farmers stand to lose close to $1 billion in income from the late planting of corn and soybeans this spring.
Summer means an increase in injuries from backyard grills, bonfires and fireworks.
Celebrate National Dairy Month (June) with Local Roots' delicious selection of locally produced dairy products.
Believe it or not, having a child is a much bigger step than getting married. Therefore, before having children, you and your spouse need to develop a solid relationship with one another.
OSU Extension has developed a decision aid, Estimated Yield and Profit by Planting Date - Corn, Soybeans or Preventative Planting Crop Insurance to assist producers in exploring the option of late planted corn, switching to soybeans, or accept preventative plant payments.
Rainy weather has resulted in major corn planting delays throughout Ohio, but according to an Ohio State University Extension corn specialist, farmers can still hold a sliver of hope that late planting won't put a big dent in yields at harvest time.
Higher fuel prices will impact some farmers more than others.
Current insect conditions and late planting concerns.
Despite the peaceful setting, farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Machinery, pesticides, chemicals, livestock accidents and disease are all areas of concern on the farm. Safety has to come first.
FFA State Degree recipients Derek Reutter, Marshall Overholt, and Travis Campbell attended the 83rd State convention in Columbus.
Involve the whole family in the graduation celebration, and let them contribute their time and energy to make this event special, whether it's planting flowers, running errands, or helping to prepare the food.
May is generally the month when graziers struggle to manage the spring flush and stay ahead of the growth and seed head development.
Regardless of the size and scope of your operation or your preferred time of year to calve, there is little economic justification for a lengthy calving season.
Hiland High School junior Scott Mullet recently received one of the State's highest FFA honors, receiving the coveted State FFA Degree at this year's state FFA convention.
Local Roots invites you to its first-ever plant swap, May 21. If you have an abundance of plants that you would like to swap with other gardeners, pack them up and bring them down to the swap and add something different to your landcaping or garden this year.
The Nashville Jolly Farmers 4-H club held a meeting, May 2.
Join Local Roots Saturday, May 14, for Herb Day. Sample delicious foods and view demonstrations from local farmers and producer members.
Considering the current value of land in Ohio when it comes to the production of corn and soybeans, one must begin to consider if we can even afford to grow and harvest our own hay.
As prospects for a timely start to spring planting diminish, growers need to reassess their planting strategies and consider adjustments.
Poor field conditions are particularly troubling for beef producers wanting to improve their forage situation.
Ohio growers should be attentive to potential problems in both wheat and corn, especially when the latter is adjacent to wheat or planted into a rye cover crop, a preferred egg laying site for armyworm.
Killbuck Handy Helpers 4-H Club to hold bake and garage sale.
The 2011 Area 3 Envirothon proved to be a perfect opportunity for area high school students to test their knowledge in several science fields. The event took place April 27 at the Holmes County Training Center, and included more than four dozen schools.
The Variegated Clovers 4-H Club presented Holmes County Fair Board president, Kerry Taylor, with a $500 check.
Cattlemen with livestock on grass pastures in April and May should be aware of the possibility of grass tetany.
When soil conditions become favorable, both corn and soybeans can be planted without great risk to cold weather injury.
A change in family life happens when young adults return home from college for the summer. Our greatest challenge is to learn new parenting techniques to maintain our positive relationship with them.
Enviromental aspects of pasture management.
There are three reasons why the yield potential of any soybean crop production system can be greatly enhanced by planting as early as possible.
Killbuck Handy Helpers meet and elect officers.
Two Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students participated in state competition in Columbus.
Every great garden begins with great soil. If your garden soil contains too much clay or not enough sand, it can be amended with organic matter that will help create an environment that is healthy for plants and healthy for the creatures that live in it.
April showers bring May flowers... to Local Roots. Whether you're looking for a lovely arrangement for a special occasion or you prefer to buy your flowers by the stem and create your own original centerpiece, Local Roots has an abundance of locally and responsibly grown flowers for you to choose...
Are organically grown products better than conventionally grown products? What is the real difference and are they worth the extra money you will spend to buy them?
Discovering ways everyone can help protect the environment is what the fourth annual Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair was all about.
It is impossible to predict which regions of Ohio, if any, will experience outbreak conditions of aphids.
Cattle on pastures in wet, muddy winters can destroy a sod base. What are the options for these pastures?
Increasing commodity prices, profitability of row crops, strong international demand and low interest rates are all factors pushing farmland prices and rental rates.
For the beef cow-calf producer, spring may be the most exciting time of the year as we see the results of months of planning and anticipation of the new calf crop that is on the ground or soon to arrive.
The Nashville Jolly Farmers voted to raise dues to $5 a person and to have a bake sale on Memorial Day for a fundraiser.
Between the celebration of Earth Day April 22 and the upcoming Envirothon April 27, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn more about how conservation plays a key role in the future of the world.
Teenage years are difficult for both teens and parents, and fathers especially sometimes feel challenged.
Farmers who want to make the most efficient use of pesticides should pay close attention to sprayer maintenance.
Today's generation of corn hybrids can withstand more stress, and therefore more crowding, than farmers have ever seen. That means farmers often can plant more seeds per acre and have a good expectation of high yields, at least up to a point.
Researchers at the OARDC have pioneered a new protocol for increasing pregnancy rates in beef cattle.
Local animal rehabilitation and rescue farm robbery will prevent the Willard Family from offering their free animal therapy services to people with special needs.Vital equipment was stolen in a cruel and senseless robbery.
Have cattle and calf prices found 'new normals' we can enjoy for years to come as cattle numbers are at lows not experienced in more than 50 years? Stan Smith from the Pennsylvania OSU Extension looks at this question for the Ag community.
Local Roots will be at the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair Tuesday, April 19 at OARDC in support of the efforts of those who are making a positive impact on our world in local ways. Stop by and see what's new at the market or enjoy a food demonstration from Local Roots producers.
Congressman Bob Gibbs recently felt the thrill of success, passing his first bill in Congress. HB 872 received support from both parties.
Fertilizing pastures in spring. Is that the best use of your fertilizer dollar?
Proper transportation of cattle is important and some beneficial suggestions are offered by OSU and Tennessee Extension experts.
Fair board members and volunteers began the task of cleaning up the Holmes County Fairgrounds after severe flooding in March.
Congressman Gibbs introduced his first bill as chairman of the Water Resources subcommittee and Ohio's 18th District Representative, and responds as it passes.
The USDA's recent decision to approve Roundup Ready alfalfa has rekindled the controversy over the use of genetically modified organisms in the food chain.
After a seemingly endless winter, spring has finally arrived, just in time for outdoor projects, spring cleaning and repairs. For all your spring shopping needs, the Mount Eaton Business Association is sponsoring its third annual Spring Sale event. The sale will take place April 7, from 3-8 p.m.
A lot of the pastures and hay fields actually look a lot worse than they really are. Most of the tall cool-season forages like orchardgrass and tall fescue went dormant fairly early in the drought period and if not totally overgrazed, a good percentage should come back.
Ohio State University Extension, The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences, and the Ohio Cattlemen's Association have developed a sequel to one of their successful educational programs.
Dean Slates discusses corn plant population considerations.
Karen Geiser, a Kidron market gardener and local author, will speak on local foods Saturday, April 16, as a part of the April meeting of the County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes, held at the Ken Miller Supply Oil, Gas, Car, Truck and Agriculture Museum.
Two documentaries will be shown at Local Roots Market and Cafe, offering a depper look into their mission.
Local Roots Market will welcome Patrick Pierquet on Thursday, April 14, to introduce the priniciples and best practices for making wine at home.
In an effort to raise awareness and help landowners get their questions answered, Kaufman Realty and Auctions and the law firm of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston are hosting an oil and gas leasing seminar.
After the cold and snowy winter we've just experienced, fresh produce is a welcome addition to everyone's diet. The first fresh herbs and tomatoes of the season have begun to arrive at Local Roots and gardening workshops are filling up with eager gardeners.
Holmes County Soil & Water Conservation District, Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Bureau joined Pomerene Hospital this past week for a celebratory breakfast and health fair at West Fork Community Center.
4-H has a long history of promoting youth development through fun, hands-on learning experiences. Children as young as age 5 can participate in 4-H through their Cloverbud program, which uses an activity-centered, leader-directed instructional model well suited for this age group.
Every summer the Citizenship Washington Focus takes place in Washington, D.C., introducing 4-H members to bill writing, leadership, historic monuments, committees, motivational speakers and friendships that last a lifetime.
Marriage is a commitment. It is important to get away and spend time together to nourish your relationship, to maintain a satisfying marriage.
A Livestock Education Day will be held April 16 at Moore's Lawn and Garden in Millersburg.
Two workshops will be scheduled at Local Roots on Saturday, March 26, to help get this year's gardening started.
West Holmes FFA students participate in state Ag Sales contest.
The Holmes SWCD is leading the effort to protects soils through three cover crop programs that will be available this year.
Scientists are actively looking for ways to manage burcucumber in corn. A new two-year study is showing promising results.
Several members of the local agricultural community joined State Representative Dave Hall at a recent conservation seminar in Columbus.
Raising kids takes patience and perseverance. Children don't come with an instruction manual, but Melinda Hill, OSU Extension, outlines a few tips that are good for all ages.
The Amish Country Home and Garden Show held recently in Dalton inspired homeowners to begin the projects they have been contemplating all winter.
Ohio State University does not recommend nitrogen applications prior to greenup knowing that in many years, there will not be a yield loss from pre-greenup applications.
Kate Shumaker gives tips on how to make your food dollars go farther than before.
A series of free, monthly online workshops, hosted by agricultural economists at Ohio State University, will cover grain forecasts, policy, futures markets, supply and demand, and long-term analysis.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the degregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa. The ruling means that U.S. farmers are free to proceed with planting with no restrictions.
Local Roots Market gains new members each month and now has more than 150 Ohio-based producer members, each offering something special to the market's unique and ever-changing stock.
Frigid weather is a good reason to consider a bull reproduction check.
Weaning calves earlier and reducing costs to improve short term cash flow are topics discussed in this dairy issue brief.
It's time for the Walnut Creek Foods 2011 Food Show, to be held this year at the Buckeye Expo Center at Dalton March 15. The Food Show is a way for Walnut Creek Foods to thank their wholesale and retail customers for their support and loyalty throughout the year.
With help from a grant provided by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and donations received from the market's successful fundraising, a new commercial kitchen is being installed which will help the Café develop and eventually offer seasonal lunch menus. Other improvements include updates to the...
As the federal funding ax falls, one area group, committed to supporting community development for the past 30 years, is faced with the very real possibility of closing its doors.
Rep. David Hall, newly appointed Ohio Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee chairman, recently met with constituents of the Crossroads Resource Conservation and Development council to discuss how new business endeavors across Ohio by the oil and gas industry may impact Ohio's natural...
Lori Miller's investment in a single cabbage plant turned into a tremendous achievement. She was recently awarded a $1,000 savings bond as one of the national winners for the annual Bonnie Plants third-grade cabbage contest.
Guest speaker Bob Hendershot will discuss maximizing forage utilization with grazed and stored forages for both sheep and goats during a meeting at Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen Feb. 24.
Results are in from the corn plant population plot at the Leon Yoder farm in Dundee.
The 2011 Weed Control Guide for Ohio and Indiana is now available to help grain producers combat some of the most problematic weeds.
The deadline for submitting Grassland Reserve Program applications is March 18, for applicants to submit offers for GRP easement and GRP rental contracts.
During the last 25 years, the incidence of extreme weather has increased nearly 260 percent, while average crop failure rates in the 2000s have jumped 69 percent from what they were in the 1970s. All of this has given rise to a new phenomenon: weather insurance.
Lots of the hay made in Ohio in 2010 simply isn't good enough. Consequently, cows may have a full belly but still be starving.
Plummeting prices in the dairy industry are creating critical cash-flow and long-term survivability issues on Ohio's 3,328 dairy farms.
It's never too early to start thinking about your summer vegetable garden or home landscaping. An upcoming pair of workshops at Local Roots will help you explore new ideas.
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