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If you eat, you’re involved in agriculture

2010-03-19T16:46:00-04:00

“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.

A labor of love

2010-02-17T17:18:00-05:00

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.

Farmers hanging in there, hoping milk prices will catch upswing soon

2009-11-06T18:33:00-05:00

Farmers offer perspective from trenches of dairy crisis

2009-10-16T15:35:00-04:00

Holy cow; it’s a herd of cattlemen

2009-08-25T19:57:00-04:00

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.

Dairy farmers gather at Grassy Crest to collaborate

2009-08-11T16:40:00-04:00

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.

'Butterfly guy' flutters by Master Gardener seminar

2009-01-19T11:48:00-05:00

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.

Chucking the woodchuck

2008-09-24T10:04:00-04:00

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.

County fairs link farm, non-farm residents

2008-08-06T10:51:00-04:00

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.

Got talent? Put it on display at state fairs

2008-06-12T14:26:00-04:00

Is your chocolate cake the hit at the family reunion? Do your kids’ friends want to be at your house the day you make cookies? When you serve your creamy chocolate fudge for card club, is there never any left?