It is that time of the year when we start our membership campaign to grow our organization for the New Year.  Summit County had its membership kickoff at Dayton Nurseries’ Owl Barn on January 16th, with the campaign continuing through March … [Read more...]

It feels like it’s a million degrees below zero right now, and the ground is frozen solid. I can’t go play in the dirt, but I can sit by the fire with a hot cup of coffee and plan my kitchen garden for 2018. Today, I’m working on plans for my herb … [Read more...]

Believe it or not, spring will be here soon, and with it the end of another school year for students around the county.  Some families will celebrate a graduation and many of those will look ahead to the next step in their education after high … [Read more...]

Winter can be a tough time of year for cows.  On a dairy farm, cold temperatures can effect how a cow eats, sleeps and produces milk.  Typically when temperatures range between 35-40 degrees, a cow will be very comfortable inside and outside the … [Read more...]

  The Coop:  Do a thorough cleaning of the coop, sprinkle FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth (available at feed stores) on coop floor & in nesting boxes, before spreading bedding.  This helps prevents mites.  I use the deep liter method to … [Read more...]