Nature’s Signs of Winter Long before there was the National Weather Service, farmers looked to the signs of nature to be prepared for what’s to come. I was lucky enough to have grown up with Dick Goddard, longtime Cleveland weatherman, … [Read more...]
Deanna & Andy Troutman Named 2019 Distinguished Service Award Recipients
The Summit County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor we can bestow upon an individual. Choosing a worthy recipient from the many qualified can be difficult for the three previous winners, who are assigned the … [Read more...]
What Causes Leaves To Change Color?
First of all, not all leaves turn vivid colors in the fall. Only a few of our many species of deciduous trees – notably maple, aspen, oak, and gum – produce stellar performances for our annual autumn spectacular in Northeastern Ohio. Several … [Read more...]
Summit County Farm Bureau 2018 – 2019 Year in Review
Another program year is rapidly coming to an end for Summit County Farm Bureau. The SCFB’s work year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th. The end of this program year means it’s time for the Board of Trustees to develop a plan of work … [Read more...]
How to Predict Frost (and save your vegetation).
How to Predict Frost (and save your vegetation). If it has been a glorious day, with a clear sky and low humidity, chances are that temperatures will drop enough at night to cause frost. If temperatures are below 32 degrees F, protect your … [Read more...]