Country Folks, Forestry
Posted on July 1, 2026
Most who own forested land have never dealt with trespassers who willingly go onto private property and cut trees, but it happens often enough that states have strict laws to handle the problem. Ross Pifer, professor of law and director of Penn State’s Center for Ag & Shale Law , recently presented ...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
August 19, 2026
Cows don’t ask for a lot. Ample high-quality fresh feed and water along with a comfortable resting place covers much of what they need. However, there...
Country Folks
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
August 19, 2026
“One thing I’m not going to tell you today is that as a founder or as a producer that you need to start recording more videos and being on social medi...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
August 19, 2026
Every farm has flies. The issue is what kind, how many, where and their impact on livestock. Veterinarian David Prentice recently presented informatio...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
August 19, 2026
Throughout their lives, farmers inhale a lot of dust. Field work, feed handling, working in enclosed spaces and other routine farm tasks result in dus...