Ferdinand promises two weekends of primitive Hoosier farm fun
There has been a virtual welcome sign over the city of Ferdinand during 2015. The whole year has been set aside to mark 175 years of town incorporation. The local Chamber of Commerce ascribes Ferdinand as having been built upon the virtues of faith, religion, family values, work ethics, sense of community, and respect and appreciation for the environment. It is an attitude that has been celebrated in a number of community sponsored events during the 2014 season.
Small-scale dairy farmers selling raw milk direct to consumers are concerned the state of Illinois is creating rules to alleviate a problem they say doesn’t exist.
U.S., Brazil finally iron out years-long cotton dispute
The United States and Brazil announced last week the conclusion to a cotton trade dispute in the World Trade Organization that stretched more than a decade and prompted a change in U.S. farm bill cotton programs.
State-to-state cost of living is variable primarily due to rent
Indiana’s per person income ranks 39th among all states. Many people respond, "Yes, but isn’t our cost of living lower? Doesn’t a dollar in Indiana buy more than a dollar in New York or California?"
Star of the West bringing soft red wheat mill to Ohio
The Star of the West Milling Co., headquartered in Frankenmuth, Mich., announced last month it will begin construction on a second Ohio mill, in Willard, this fall.
