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The agriculture community is mourning the loss of the only horticulture educator in the immediate area. Thomas G. Ford, 63, of Duncansville, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. Ford was a commercial horticulture educator for 41 years, most recently at Penn State Extension for the last 31 years. “Tom was the expert on horticulture and was […]

While there should be an ample supply, Christmas tree buyers might be needled by shorter selections and higher prices. “The supply of trees remains tight for 2023, but there isn’t a shortage. Everyone who wants a real Christmas tree will be able to get one, as has been the case since 2016 when the tight […]

While there should be an ample supply, Christmas tree buyers might be needled by shorter selections and higher prices. “The supply of trees remains tight for 2023, but there isn’t a shortage. Everyone who wants a real Christmas tree will be able to get one, as has been the case since 2016 when the tight […]

NEW GERMANY — The traditions planted nearly seven decades ago are bearing crops making an area farm an honored institution. “We’ve been in vegetables a

Area residents might find more locally grown sweet corn after Labor Day, instead of this week. “Expect some of the farm markets and roadside stands to be se

wfrank@altoonamirror.com 03/11/21 Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski / Jack MacFarlane of Becks Maintenance Landscaping uses a leaf blower at a home along Larch Street in Hollidaysburg. Area landscapers and lawn care professionals are ready to get busy and expect a good season. Fortunately, landscapers were considered an essential business and were able to continue working through the coronavirus pandemic. “Last year was our busiest year. We saw an increase in business. I have a l...

wfrank@altoonamirror.com 12/02/20 Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski / Brothers Josh (left) and Matt Dumm of Klines Tree Farm outside of Carrolltown carry a Christmas tree to be bailed for a customer on Wednesday afternoon. Some area growers say their supply of live Christmas trees is down again this year. The number of Christmas tree farms in central Pennsylvania has been declining, according to Thomas G. Ford, commercial horticulture educator for Penn State Extension. “When you ...