Since we are now two months into 2019, I thought it might be of interest to examine some top issues facing farmers in 2019 as compiled by Successful Farmer. In this coming year, some incredibly important issues are facing farmers….
2019 Northeast Counties Safety Meeting
One very important aspect of reducing Workers’ Compensation premiums is to reduce the number of claims/accidents within this group. This can be accomplished by each member doing their own part to ensure a safe work environment. Registration: 6:30 pm Program: 7-9…
Buy Local and Member Benefits Opportunities
Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties are excited to introduce some new local programs for 2019. One of those is a Northeast Counties Buy Local Directory that will cover Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties. The directory will not only…
Stronger together
So, two weeks ago Sunday night was the Super Bowl which I didn’t even watch. By the time we came in from the barn, cleaned up, ate, and put the kids down to bed, it was the third quarter, and…
Young Farmers and Farm Bureau
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2, I had the amazing experience of attending the Young Agricultural Professionals Conference in Columbus. This unique event is put together by the Ohio Farm Bureau with each county Farm Bureau sponsoring young farmers…
Farming practices deal with tech, chemicals
On the Farm!
Canine Comfort, by Sara Frank
One of my favorite animals to visit on a farm is the dog. Dogs possess that unique, unconditional love and happiness that can’t be found in any other creature. On the farm, dogs can be very valuable assets – from…
Newer laws help preserve farmland
The article in last week’s ag column by John Parker got me to thinking about the statistics on farmland. Thanks to the internet, you can find statistics on farmland over the last 20 years. In 1997, farmland represented 42.2 percent…
Tough to maintain dairy farm now
Oh the Farm!
Grocery shoppers, it’s all in the label
On the Farm Column