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Paying tribute to America's farmers
With the coming of spring, many people begin to think about being outdoors, doing yard work and planting gardens.
For America's farmers, it is the time to meet the challenge of feeding this country and the world.

March 30, 2012 1 Photo
If you eat, you’re involved in agriculture “American Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing” – the theme for the 2010 Ag Day, March 20, reflects on the great contributions agriculture provides for the people and the communities of our nation.
March 19, 2010 1 Photo
A labor of love Across the country and right here in Mercer County, farmers come in all shapes and sizes. They have different philosophies and work in different circumstances. Most farm owners don’t fit the Old McDonald stereotype.
February 17, 2010 1 Photo
Farmers hanging in there, hoping milk prices will catch upswing soon
November 6, 2009 1 Photo
Farmers offer perspective from trenches of dairy crisis
October 16, 2009 1 Photo
Holy cow; it’s a herd of cattlemen Angus breeders from around the state gathered at the farms of John and David McCullough, Coolspring Township, and the McKean Brothers Farm, to swap stories, view some excellent cattle and to return home with a new idea or two.
August 25, 2009 1 Photo
Dairy farmers gather at Grassy Crest to collaborate With fields wet from a day of rain, farmers came out to help the Richard Kind family celebrate when they opened their farm up for visitors, July 31.

Grassycrest Dairy Farm, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, hosted an open house in conjunction with the Center for Dairy Excellence to showcase their new milking facility. The family completed the new double-12, herringbone milking parlor in April.
August 11, 2009 1 Photo
'Butterfly guy' flutters by Master Gardener seminar

By T.C. Conner

The Write Gardener

Avid gardeners and other interested parties didn't let a winter storm that dropped over seven inches of snow last Saturday stop them from attending the Mercer County Master Gardener's "Come Grow With Us!" seminar.
January 19, 2009
Chucking the woodchuck Everyone is familiar with Groundhog Day being Feb. 2 and the excitement of whether or not a shadow will be seen on Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney. That seems to be all fun and games but what is not is the damage done by and havoc caused by groundhogs for crop and vegetable producers.
September 24, 2008
County fairs link farm, non-farm residents County Fairs

Our society and the agricultural community have been through many changes over the past years, but the goals of the county fairs remain consistent today … providing a family-oriented show, dedicated to education, entertainment and fellowship to all.
August 6, 2008
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