Avian flu is placing a huge strain on Lancaster County poultry farms. Vigilance is imperative. [editorial]
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Days after a deadly, contagious strain of bird flu was found on a Lancaster County poultry operation, Don Ranck spoke with a farmer who was open about the anxiety he
Days after a deadly, contagious strain of bird flu was found on a Lancaster County poultry operation, Don Ranck spoke with a farmer who was open about the anxiety he
Lancaster County egg farmer Steve Hershey was out of town last week, away on a turkey hunting trip, leaving his son to oversee the family’s 400,000-bird operation back home in
At Kreider Farms, an early January announcement was made with pride. The farm's commitment to humane treatment of its dairy cattle earned certification from a nationwide animal welfare organization -- a first-of-its-kind certification for any farm in the eastern United States. Spokesperson Khalee Kreider explained that altruistic reasons alone don't explain why the Manheim-area operation sought out the certification from American Humane. âItâs the marketability,â she said frankly. âWe know that consumers, nowadays, are really invested in where their food comes from.â ...