Our milk is safe
Recently, there has been a lot of publicity about the contamination of milk and dairy products in China. Thousands of people got sick and several babies died from melamine-contaminated milk. In China, melamine was added to milk with the idea it would increase the protein content. In this county, and across northeast Ohio, dairy farmers produce a lot of safe high-quality milk. We do not need to be concerned about the kind of problem that was uncovered in China. From before the cow is milked all the way until the milk reaches consumers, milk goes through many steps of rigorous and thorough inspections. Most dairy farmers today follow a program of herd health using the services of trained veterinarians. They know that healthy cows are essential to producing quality milk. In the milking parlor, or the barn where cows are milked, steps are taken, such as washing udders and making sure teat ends are clean, to keep milk quality high.
» Full StoryWitch trials a dark time in history
Witch trials and hangings back in the 1690s were indeed a sad time in the very early history of our country. When they have a bit of family history involved they become even more interesting and deplorable.
» Full StoryDouble blow for grain farmers
As you and I go to the grocery store to buy food, we have a stake in the fall harvest of grain and the yields and prices farmers are getting.
» Full StoryPamphlet misguiding
It was a colorful and attractive pamphlet at first glance. But closer inspection found it negative and full of exaggerations and misinformation, playing on the emotions of readers.
» Full StoryFrugality may be the answer
‘‘Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.’’ That was an expression I picked up many years ago while visiting cousins in central Vermont, very frugal people. It may well fit some of us in these days of difficult times.
» Full StoryFarmers among the first to ‘go green’
“Living green” is a current emphasis that is really a good idea. Those things we can do to save energy, improve our environment, recycle various products and provide an abundant food supply will benefit all of us.
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