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Bedford Farm Bureau awarded
December 5, 2011 HERSHEY — The Bedford County Farm Bureau received the President’s Award for Services during the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s 61st annual meeting in Hershey. more »»
Turf, ornamental update scheduled
December 5, 2011 EBENSBURG — Penn State Cooperative Extension will hold its annual Cambria County Turf and Ornamental Update program from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Imperial Room in Ebensburg. more »»
Tyrone students visit Penn State
December 5, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK — Students at St. Matthew Catholic School in Tyrone recently visited Penn State for their Ag Literacy Day trip. more »»
Student horseman headed to UAE
December 5, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State junior Steven Hays of Port Matilda will be heading to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday to compete in the Young Rider World Endurance Championship as part of... more »» 
FFA Spotlight: Caleb Robinette
December 5, 2011 Age and school: 16, Bedford Area High School and Bedford County Technical Center Family: Parents, Tracy and Jim Robinette FFA chapter: Bedford County FFA Years involved with FFA: 2 Amount of time... more »»
A powerful voice
November 7, 2011 In January 2010, Wal-Mart corporate officials pulled Ritchey’s Dairy milk from the shelves at its stores on Plank Road and in Huntingdon. Local farm bureau members weren’t happy with that decision. more »»
FFA state president educating the youth
November 7, 2011 Casey Hall admits she didn’t have a background in agriculture. “I didn’t know anything about i. more »» 
Blair County’s ag ambassador
October 3, 2011 WILLIAMSBURG — Thad White likes to help people and learn about other cultures. As a junior at Bellwood-Antis High School, White was a foreign exchange student and lived on a farm in Poland. more »» 
Curryview Farm has deep roots for Brumbaugh family Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series highlighting area farms, their histories and their owners. By Walt Frank wfrank@altoonamirror.com CURRYVILLE — Farming has been a big part of the Brumb
September 5, 2011 Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series highlighting area farms, their histories and their owner. more »»
Farm Discovery Tour planned this month
September 5, 2011 Morrisons Cove — The third annual Farm Discovery Tour of Morrisons Cove will be held Sept. 16 and 17. more »»
Sustainability of state forests challenged
September 5, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK — A new report indicates that Pennsylvania forests have declined slightly in the last decade and face a number of threats, according to an expert in Penn State’s College of... more »»
Farm briefs
September 5, 2011 Growers urged to use state-tested seed Pennsylvania producers can ensure they are using quality seed by only planting seed that has been tested and properly labeled according to the state’s rigorous... more »» 
FFA Spotlight: Mack Kline
September 5, 2011 Age and school: 18, Bellwood-Antis High School Family: Mother, Stacey Manning; father, Geoff Kline; stepfather, Dale Manning; brother, Sawyer Kline Amount of time spent on FFA: I have spent all four... more »» 
Dairies continue ice cream tradition
July 4, 2011 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the theory behind making ice cream at Ritchey’s Dairy near Martinsburg. “There have been no changes in the way we make ice cream. more »» 
FFA Spotlight: Stephanie Carson
July 4, 2011 Age and school: 16, Chestnut Ridge Family: Parents: Stephen and Cynthia Carson; sister, Ashley; and brother, Aaron FFA Chapter: Chestnut Ridge Years involved with FFA: 2 Amount of time spent on... more »» 
Local dairy farmer speaks to statewide audience
July 4, 2011 PHILADELPHIA — Larry Kulp, a Blair County dairy farmer, spoke on behalf of all dairy farmers across the state on June 15 during the annual salute to dairy farmers sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy... more »»
Raising farm safety
March 7, 2011 Agriculture is a “very dangerous industry,” Gary Long said. more »» 
FFA Spotlight: Violet Weist
March 7, 2011 Age and school: 17, senior, Everett Area High School and half-day at Northern Bedford County Senior High School for agriculture studies Family: Parents, Crystal and Sebert Weist Jr. more »» 
Farm Bureau, school collect items for Ronald McDonald House
February 7, 2011 PATTON — The Cambria County Farm Bureau and Cambria Heights Middle School are two of the many organizations across the state making a difference for families staying at a home away from home. more »» 
FFA Spotlight: Isaac Russell
February 7, 2011 Age and school: 17, senior, Central High School Family: Parents, Pam and Jim Russell; brother, Jacob, 19; sister, Meghan, 12 Years involved with FFA: Four Amount of time spent on FFA: I have two... more »» |
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