Mandy Orahood
Address
8220 State Rt. 45 Ste B
Orwell, OH 44076
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dues$74.00 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…
Kelly Mader is a lifelong resident of Chardon, Ohio and is a Kent State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in zoology. Her family includes two dogs, four chickens, one turkey, oh, and her fiance Alex Kimball. Kelly is a…
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…
Keith Shaffer is a resident of Perry, Ohio with his two daughters Addie and Brena, and his son Carson. Growing up in Painesville, he is a graduate of Riverside High School and the Auburn Career Center. He also served his…
Sam Taylor is a resident of Perry, Ohio. He is the fourth generation to grow up on a cattle, horse, swine, poultry, hay and vegetable hobby farm. He is part of the service department for Perry Township. In his spare…
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…
