by Sara Frank If the summer was kind to us, our backyard gardens have ripe vegetables waiting to be harvested and enjoyed. What happens when the abundance is overwhelming and we can’t enjoy it all? We don’t want to lose…
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To grow as a tree
by Sara Frank At the end of May, my husband and I were blessed with our first child, Alyce Louise. Once she was old enough and I was stable enough to be out and about, I simply could not wait…
Farmers push forward
Oh, Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun, Please shine down on, please shine down on me. (Side note, you know you just sang along). We have been singing, crossing fingers, hoping and praying that the rain would stop so farmers…
Northeast Counties Farm Bureau Volunteer Opportunities
ASHTABULA, LAKE, GEAUGA AND TRUMBULL COUNTY FARM BUREAUS VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Multiple positions may be available depending on interest and hours available. Positions are available year-round and are based on individual’s availability, schedule and workload desire. Flexible scheduling during week,…
Right to Farm law
If you own farmland in Ohio, there’s a law that can help you protect that land. It’s a law that has important benefits for Ohio farmers and can help ensure proper use of our state’s most important resource – land….
FFA — Building our future one jacket at a time
Last Thursday night, I attended the Pymatuning Valley FFA 58th Annual Banquet. The banquet celebrates another successful year, the officer team, members, alumni, staff, families and the Seniors who in a very emotional closing ceremony, give their farewell speech and…
Ann Marrison has dedicated 52 years to 4-H
Editor’s Note: Recently, longtime Ashtabula County Farm Bureau member and volunteer Ann Marrison was featured in the Gazette Newspapers. “Ann has dedicated much of her life to agriculture and the youth in our community,” said Mandy Orahood, organization director serving…
Staying Safe on Roads During Spring Planting
The last couple of weeks have instilled in me this desperate need for sun and warmth. The warmer days of sunshine and being able to take the kids outside without bundling them up in warm, bulky clothing (that inevitably leaves…
