by Sally Colby
Virginia Farm Bureau members gathered for the state’s annual convention had the privilege of hearing American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Vincent ‘Zippy’ Duvall speak at the opening of the delegate session. [Read more…]
Can sheep assist in the treatment of Huntington’s Disease?
by George Looby, DVM
Huntington’s Disease is a genetic disorder in which the symptoms appear in mid-life usually between the ages of 35 and 50. The onset is insidious with mental signs often appearing first followed by generalized physical deterioration. Treatment is supportive with no specific medication available to counteract the symptoms. Once diagnosed the patient faces a slow downhill course as all bodily functions are lost. [Read more…]
Agriculture equipment service technicians: the approaching middle ground
by Steve Wagner
“We’ve been very concerned about the whole situation with workforce, particularly in agriculture,” said Scott Sheely, Special Assistant for Workforce Development, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “We’ve done some studies of our needs going forward, and we are anticipating a need for some 75,000 workers in the ag and food industry between now and 2027.” [Read more…]
Being led by the nose
by Hope Holland
When people use the phrase “led around by the nose” it is evident that they are implying that someone is being led by that old ring in the nose that can cow even the toughest of bulls. The phrase is not usually used in any complimentary fashion. [Read more…]
New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation holds annual meeting
CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation (NHFB) held its 101st Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 and 11 in Keene, NH. The event, hosted by Cheshire County Farm Bureau, offered farm tours, workshops and competitions along with a chance to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of NHFB members. [Read more…]
Where did all of the ticks come from?
by George Looby, DVM
In recent years, ticks have become increasingly common. As a human health issue, they first came on the scene when the causative agent of Lyme Disease was first identified in 1975. The tick that carries the organism that causes Lyme Disease was given the name Ixodes scapularis commonly known as the black-legged tick. This tick has the ability to carry Lyme Disease and several others including Granulocytic anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Borellia miyamotoi, commonly at the same time. [Read more…]
Conservation and Farming in Harmony
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Public perception sometimes places farmers and environmentalists at odds; however, they dovetail at Canoga Creek Farm & Conservancy in Seneca Falls, NY, where Keith Tidball and his wife, Mo Tidball, care for the animals they raise as well as the land that also supports wildlife. [Read more…]
“We’re Pulling For You”
by Sally Colby
A Virginia dairy farm is much like other dairy farms that once populated the area, but there’s a unique twist to this one. Frank Will explains some of the background of his family’s Mt. Crawford farm. [Read more…]
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