In the next Our OhioThe care given to pets and livestock is quite different, but what they have in common is a commitment by their owners to treat their animals in an appropriate way. Veterinarian Steve Debruin, dairy farmer Earl Lehner and guide-dog owner Steve Kuusisto make that point for urban readers of the March 3 issue of Our Ohio. Readers will also learn about how much of Ohio’s "nonfarm" economy actually depends on agriculture. The Dannon plant at Minster is the world’s largest yogurt production facility, using 550 million pounds of milk per year. Our Ohio explains how that means jobs, tax revenue and a lot more for farmers and town-folks alike. | |