Taking Back Our Food Supply, One Farm Policy Project at a Time
Submitted Article Dear Editor, Thanks to Sherry Bunting, a reporter for the Farmshine newspaper, some have become aware of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public comment period that comes to an end on February 16, 2023, concerning “Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of the Term ‘Healthy’” (Proposed Rule).Continue Reading
Extension Educators Inspire Healthy Habits with Cooking Class
Edited from submitted materials Penn State Extension educators Amber Denmon (above, left) and Sam Zlotorzynski presented at the 2023 PA Preferred Culinary Connection stage at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Saturday, Jan. 14. They demonstrated how to prepare Pumpkin Chowder and Roasted Tomato Flatbread. As part of theContinue Reading
Formal Complaint Filed Against Frontier Communications
Edited from submitted materials The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) announced the filing of a Joint Complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth). Over the past several months,Continue Reading
Powell Youth’s Interest in Entomology Pays Off
4-H member Ariana Cook of Powell picked up a second-place ribbon at the Pennsylvania Farm Show with a collection of insects. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Original published in the Weekend Review) A lot of patience and determination resulted in a second-place finish for a 4-H member from PowellContinue Reading
Athens Students Enjoy State FFA Convention
Photos by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Daily Review) Students from Athens Area High School were among many from Bradford County who attended the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 9. In addition to having several hours to see all that the 107 th Farm Show had toContinue Reading
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates a Home for The Holidays
Celebrating the transition of the home to new residents Mykenda Harvey and daughter Charlotte (second and third from left) are EMHH treasurer Dottie Ashmore, board chairman Ernie King, and CEO Jane Merolla. Edited from submitted materials Just in time for Christmas, Endless Mountains Habitat for Humanity (EMHH) board chairman ErnieContinue Reading
Troy Students Honored at FFA Convention
Photo by Rick Hiduk (Originally published by the Daily Review) It was a special day for Troy FFA members (from left) Calvin Wadmen, Aubree Kenyon, Sara Reed, Jenifer King, Grace Andrews, and Rachel Kingsley. At the annual Midwinter State FFA Convention held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Monday, CalvinContinue Reading
Wyoming County Commissioner Ernie King Announces Re-Election Bid
Submitted Article Ernie King is announcing his bid for reelection after serving his first term as minority Wyoming County commissioner. King (D) was sworn in 2020 and quickly hit the ground running when the world came to a near halt from the coronavirus pandemic. King is the former owner ofContinue Reading
Susquehanna County Girls Celebrate at Farm Show
Jillian Gustin (above, left) and Molly Burke show their market sheep, Walter and Clover, on the stage of the Small Arena in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. On Tuesday, they were sold during a Youth Livestock Auction. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Rocket-Courier)Continue Reading
Bradford County Well-Represented Among Maple Producers at Farm Show
Roberta (above, left) and Rachel Jelliff were among many Bradford County maple producers to staff the exhibit area of the Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Council at the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year. Below, Don Russell (right) and his granddaughter, Meg, worked together at the Farm Show as well. They andContinue Reading