June 2010

  • Happy Accident Leads to Designer Pumpkins Ten years ago, Bob Koenders saw two intruders on his farm in Armada, Mich. Normally, he would have eliminated them and the threat they posed, but he decided to let them live. He’s glad he did.
  • Health Care Rules President Obama and Congress revamped the U.S. health care system in March. You might have heard about it.
  • Hiring Workers Might Earn Tax Benefits According to a bill signed into law March 18, employers – including agricultural employers – who hire previously unemployed workers this year might be eligible for two new tax benefits: a FICA payroll tax exemption and a “retained worker” tax credit, according to the National Council of Agricultural Employers.

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