The Lord helps those who whelp themselves
A narrator recalls adopting a runt dog and entering dog breeding, detailing misadventures from stud hunting to whelping. After fumbles with a Pekingese breeder and a biting mishap, Heidi the Lab delivers nine pups unassisted, teaching that self reliance matters more than pedigrees in dogs.
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Paul
Peppy
Heidi
Lorain County to elect farm program delegates
Representatives from 13 Lorain County communities will be elected to provide suggestions on farm programs to the U S Department of Agriculture. Each community selects three committeemen and two alternates with no political labels. Ballots go to eligible producers on November 19 and must be returned by December 3.
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Lorain County
United States Department of Agriculture
John C. Walker
Study urges cage supported tomatoes
Research at Ohio State University compares cage supported tomatoes with staking, noting less labor and higher quality yields in cages but higher initial cage costs. Harvest delays of unpruned tomatoes grown in cages vary by mulch and variety, with trials including Fantastic Jetstar Setmore and 30 other varieties. Additional trials cover muskmelons tomatoes for processing potatoes peppers and more.
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Howard A. Rollins Jr
Horticultural Farm Department
Ohio State University
Columbus
Jetstar
Setmore
Rollins
Medina farm agent Thoburn honored for service in Baltimore
Medina County extension agent East Harold K Thoburn received the Distinguished Service Award at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting held in Baltimore Maryland He was among three Ohio agents honored and led notable projects including a county park district study an alfalfa weevil alert program spring seed plots for dairymen and fundraising for an exhibit center at the Medina County Fairgrounds Thoburn a Harrison County native is an OSU graduate with a master’s degree and served as Lorain and Medina County agent since 1958 and 1962 respectively Other honored at the banquet were Bobbie Davis of Hamilton County and John E Craine of Green County
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Medina County
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Ohio
Baltimore
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Medina County Park District
Thoburn
Medina County Fairgrounds
Harrison County
Ohio State University
Lorain County
Wellington High School
Thoburns
Medina
Bobbie Davis
Hamilton County
John E Craine
Green County
Pecan Trees Still Grow at Mount Vernon from Jefferson Gift
Two pecan trees still grow at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home. The trees were planted from nuts that were given to Washington by Thomas Jefferson, linking the sites through early American history.
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Mount Vernon
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Madagascar Exports Rely Heavily on Agricultural Goods
Agricultural products account for most Madagascar earnings with rice coffee tobacco cocoa and vanilla leading the way. The market emphasizes export crops driving the economy and shaping trade patterns for the island nation.
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Madagascar
Spinning Lizzy Demonstration at Bob Evans Farm Festival
The rare flax spinning display by Mrs. Liz Fanning of Rodney opens at the Bob Evans Farm Festival Friday through Sunday. Located on Rt. 35 in Rio Grande, the festival marks a large Midwest farm heritage event with farm life recreations, lace making, Indian artifacts, wood carving, steam threshing, and apple butter cooking. Bradford Border Collies known from Walt Disney Movies will be shown in sheep and duck herding demonstrations.
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Bob Evans
Liz Fanning
Rodney
Midwest
Rt. 35
Rio Grande
Yesteryear
Bradford
Timchuk's G T dryers offer efficiency and economy
Timchuk Equipment markets G T grain dryers promising high yield and quality. The design features a round bin with an even grain column, perforated chambers, and automatic controls, claiming less power, lower cost per bushel, and minimal maintenance. Stop at Timchuk Equipment New London to learn more.
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Timchuk
G-T
Gore
New London
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