Jim Croskey uses cover crops – largely clover stands – on Dalroy Farms to improve soil health, as chopped forage for the cows, and as fodder for the honey bees.
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Dec. 2, 2020
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Kelli Milligan Stammen - Dec. 2, 2020
Lynn Snyder - June 20, 2019
July, August 2019 Community Council Packet
The summer council packet has two new discussion guides; both feature issues briefings directly from American Farm Bureau Federation policy. These topics should give community councils a few options for their meetings into late summer. Ohio Farm Bureau values input…
Lynn Snyder - March 25, 2019
Lorain County Beekeepers Association 100th Anniversary
This will be a celebration for all beekeepers in the Lorain County area. Appetizers, dinner and desserts begin at 6 p.m. Meet in Building #19 at the fairgrounds. Seating is limited, and only children age 10 and older should accompany…
Lynn Snyder - March 25, 2019
Lorain County Beekeepers Association Field Day
Lorain County Beekeepers’ 25th Annual Field Day takes place Saturday, June 1, 2019, rain or shine. Guest speaker Albert Robertson from Canada will speak on “Saskatraz Bees.” This will be his first speaking appearance in this area of the country. …
Marcia Busdeker - April 18, 2017
Lucas County 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp
The Lucas County Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program and the Lucas County Farm Bureau is holding a 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp again this summer.
Lynn Snyder - April 11, 2017
County uses grant funds to provide books to libraries
Butler County Farm Bureau was a recipient of a White-Reinhardt Mini-Grant which funds projects that increase agricultural literacy. According to the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, county and state Farm Bureaus may apply for grants of up to $500…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Aug. 23, 2016
In full buzz: Young beekeeper spreads word about pollination
Photos by Peggy Turbett When Bethany Carlson was in the eighth grade she became a beekeeper. By that fall, the high school freshman had successfully harvested 55 gallons of sweet honey, thus igniting a passion for the now 20-year-old Williams…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - June 27, 2016Farmers interested in helping pollinators
The Farm Service Agency’s CP42 Pollinator Habitat practice offers farmers a way to create longer-lasting meadows of high-quality native wildflowers that support pollinators and other wildlife populations.
Lynn Snyder - Jan. 5, 20162016 Honey Bee Expo
The Mid Ohio Valley Beekeepers’ Association along with West Virginia University Extension Service will hold the 15th annual Honey Bee Expo Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 on the WVU campus in Parkersburg. This year’s keynote speaker will be EAS master beekeeper…
Marilou Suszko - Jan. 25, 2013
Harvest Is Looking Sweet
The character of Ohio honey will reflect the local season and weather conditions.