Here’s hoping the hot and humid days of summer are coming to an end, soon! The hot and humid days (and nights) of the past three months has certainly put the strain on the livestock farmer who has had to keep cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, … [Read more...]
Are You Getting Your Nationwide Insurance Discount? By Timothy E. Walsh P.E.
The recent change in the Nationwide Insurance coverage discounts has brought about oh so many questions and concerns. Let’s make it as easy as possible, shall we … If you are an active member of the Summit County Farm Bureau, be sure to … [Read more...]
Hay is for Horses by Donna Cecil
It’s that time of the year when you can expect your pastures to be pretty well dried up and picked over. Unless your pastures have gotten a reprieve thanks to A-L-L that spring/early summer rain. If that’s the case at your farm, your … [Read more...]
2019 Robert H. Eckert Memorial Academic Scholarship Recipients
2019 Robert H. Eckert Memorial Academic Scholarship Recipients Our scholarship namesake, Bob Eckert, was a farmer and lifelong resident of Copley, Ohio, who supported the area’s agricultural community by serving as Secretary of the Summit County … [Read more...]
Attention Timber Landowners! By Lindsay Shoup
Many of our members own timber land but, for many, the management of their timber stand is not a priority compared to the other elements of their farming or business operations. Not utilizing proper management of your timber can result in poor … [Read more...]