Articles tagged: farm
Ahead of the competition: Dick's Pretty Good Garlic grows and sells 40 varieties
Posted: Sep 15, 2012Dick and Diana Dyer know that all garlic is not created equal. Some varieties are mild while others are like an inferno. Some linger on the palate while others disappear with a swallow. Some can ... Read more »
Pets: Prevention is key to preserving property and animals when it comes to farm fire safety
Posted: Apr 21, 2012There are many potential fire hazards around a working farm. Even in the best of all situations, unexpected problems can occur. Prevention is clearly key to fire safety. Read more »
Analysis: Kenny Demens OK with escaping spotlight, but is a big winner in our year-end grades
Posted: Jan 12, 2012He was sitting on a platform in a room full of people. Four teammates were interspersed throughout the room on similar platforms, speaking with reporters about the upcoming Sugar Bowl. No one was talking to ... Read more »
Associated Press: Chelsea, Manchester girls basketball teams receive votes in state rankings poll
Posted: Jan 10, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Ann Arbor City Council delays approval of AATA countywide transit agreement
Posted: Jan 10, 2012The Ann Arbor City Council delayed taking action Monday night on a four-party agreement that lays the framework for creation of a new countywide transit authority. But that didn't stop council members from discussing the ... Read more »
Michigan's Alex Guptill and David Wohlberg garner CCHA player of the week honors
Posted: Jan 09, 2012Alex Guptill and David Wohlberg are tied for the lead in goals (10) on the Michigan hockey team this season. Monday, they tied each other for awards received from the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Read more »
San Jose Mercury News: Ex-Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier reportedly no longer with San Jose State
Posted: Jan 09, 2012The Tate Forcier saga has taken another turn. The former Michigan quarterback, who has been linked to several schools since leaving Ann Arbor after his sophomore season in 2010, no longer is with his latest ... Read more »
Detroit Free Press: Ann Arbor firefighter's death on I-696 ruled a suicide
Posted: Jan 09, 2012The Oakland County Medical Examiner ruled Ann Arbor firefighter Daniel Armitage’s death was a suicide, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.Daniel Armitage Read more »
Pets: Shoes or no shoes, hoof care is an important part of horse health
Posted: Nov 15, 2011Why do some horses wear shoes and some do not? Which is better? The short answer is a function of physical characteristics and functional demands placed on the horse, as well human factors. Read more »
Pets: The all-American Quarter Horse: a breed with a 'melting pot' heritage
Posted: Oct 28, 2011The American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse in Michigan as it is in the United States as a whole. The <a href="http://www.aqha.com/">American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)</a>, founded in 1940, has registered more than 5 million horses world-wide since then. Read more »
Pets: Sport horses (and riders) need good core muscle strength to promote back health
Posted: Oct 19, 2011Muscle must be trained to support the back and to protect it from injury. Both horses and riders need good core strength for best performance. Read more »
pets: To blanket or not blanket your horse - that is the question
Posted: Oct 13, 2011Blanketing can be a useful method of keeping your horse comfortable in the winter, especially if your horse remains in work through the cold months. To determine if blanketing is best for you, consider your riding goals, your horse’s individual characteristics, and the resources available to you to manage your horse’s clothing. Read more »
pets: 4H Protege Program pairs experienced youth with younger club members interested in horses
Posted: May 11, 2011The Washtenaw County 4H Protege Horse Program pairs experienced teen riders age 13-18 years old with kids interested in horses who are 7-8 years old. The pairs work on horsemanship, grooming, showmanship, equitation, and patterns. The entire group of 14 protege pairs meets monthly, and the project culminates with a judged competition at the annual 4 H Youth Fair. Read more »
Pets: Courtesy and common sense are important when horses share the road with vehicles
Posted: Apr 19, 2011With good preparation and judgment on the part of the horse person, and a little consideration on the part of motor-vehicle operators, we can minimize the risk of problems when the horse-less carriage meets the horse on our roadways. Read more »
Pets: Story of modern horse's evolution intertwines humans and the ubiquitous plant we call grass
Posted: Apr 05, 2011Horses evolved here in North America. Based on fossils collected from the western United States in the 1800s, the orderly progression from a small, dog-like, five toed, leaf-browser (Eohippus, the “Dawn Horse”, now known as ... Read more »
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