Tom Dayton, Mr. Sustainability Tom Dayton’s idea to capture all the rainwater that fell onto his greenhouse/nursery property and recycle/reuse it on the same property was just the first step in a long line of conservation projects he has … [Read more...]
Mother Nature’s summer monsoons subsided, the clouds parted, and the sun came out just in time for Summit’s Plow to Chow
Summit County Farm Bureau hosted Summit’s Plow to Chow, an outdoor dining experience benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Akron on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Norton. The threat of additional showers, nor the oppressive … [Read more...]
Summit County Farm Bureau Welcomes New Organization Director
Hello Summit County Farm Bureau Members! I hope your summer is off to a great start and you are enjoying the warmer weather! I am thankful for this opportunity to introduce myself as your new Organization Director (OD). On May 1st, Ohio … [Read more...]
The Bald Eagle – A Proud National Symbol or a Scourge? By Tom Dayton
The Bald Eagle - A Proud National Symbol or a Scourge? By Tom Dayton For as long as the American experiment has been going on, the American Bald Eagle has been revered as a symbol of strength and ideals of the United States with this bird of … [Read more...]
President’s Message by Andy Troutman
Summer is upon us here in Summit County and as I drive home each night I am struck by the sights and smells of agriculture. Syrupy aromas of grape blooms drift from our vineyard and the scent of freshly mown hay lies around the fields in the area. … [Read more...]