Mandy Orahood
Address
8220 State Rt. 45 Ste B
Orwell, OH 44076
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dues$80.00 per year for a family membership
When we read about the enjoyable and educational experiences children had recently at 4-H Camp Whitewood, we should think about the long and continuing history the camp has had. I have experienced a part of that history. When I was…
Debi Hurst has been a lifelong resident of Dorset, Ohio. She is a graduate of West Jefferson Area High School. Debi is a lifelong farmer, and the second generation of her family to raise dairy cows and grain. After she…
Farmers need to know production costs in order to price their farm products for profit. Commonsense, right? The truth is most farmers estimate what it costs to raise an animal for market or produce a peck of apples. As a…
This conference will offer workshops led by business, marketing and legal experts, as well as farmers, who provide valuable personal experience. Choose workshops and structured networking sessions on estate planning, business planning and financials, workers’ compensation, health insurance plans, marketing,…
Hope you enjoyed your July 4th and were able to have some down time with family and friends! What a growing season we’ve had so far this year! An average June in Trumbull County will see about 4 inches of…
Farmers use a livestock heat stress index (a combination of heat and humidity) to determine when heat stress could create a problem for their animals. But don’t want until temps reach the danger zone to help your animals, and no…
Once you have chosen the irrigation system you will use, the next step is deciding when to irrigate and how much water to apply. An irrigation program must match the changing demands of the crop with the water supplied. Plant…
Having a water source ready during the hot dry months of summer is critical for small-scale fruit and vegetable growers. Over the next couple of weeks, Farming 101 will cover some of the basics of irrigation. Whether you are using…
Jennifer Kapalin grew up in Jefferson, Ohio and now resides in Rock Creek. She earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications from the Ohio State University. While at Ohio State, she was a member of the Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural…
Farmers who are considering the purchase of an irrigation system for their vegetables or small fruits must consider many factors including: soil type, drainage, erosion, location of power sources, water availability, crop requirements, yield potential, frost protection, labor requirements, availability…
