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Around the Table
Beyond the Easy-Bake Oven: Lessons in magic from a farmhouse kitchen
For Judith Sutherland, a simple cookbook replaced the dream of an Easy-Bake Oven, creating a lifetime of sweet memories and family traditions.
How-To's
How to make a classic chocolate gob
Learn how to make a classic chocolate gob (whoopie pie), a cake-like cookie sandwich that is commonly eaten in homes across Pennsylvania.
No such thing as bad weather: A farmer’s guide to dressing...
Is your winter gear working as hard as you are? Rachel Wagoner, Farm and Dairy editor and livestock farmer, shares her essential principles for surviving a cold snap. Whether you're tending sheep or just shoveling the drive, learn why mobility is just as important as insulation and get Rachel’s "real-world" take on the three-layer method.
Columns
The King’s Kingdom and a success story
Ohio’s 1986 Wetlands Stamp featured the King of waterfowl, the canvasback. The Division of Wildlife sponsored competition was won by artist Lynn Kaatz. (Submitted...
Groundhog Day for the Farm Bill: Why GOP promises keep falling short
Farm Bill debate is starting to feel like a repeat episode. Alan Guebert dives into why the "modernization" talk doesn't match the math on crop safety nets.
The ‘Wimpy’ Problem: How to properly value sweat equity on the farm
Don't wait until "Tuesday" to pay for today’s labor. OSU's Dave Marrison talk about how to document farm sweat equity, calculate opportunity costs, and ensure a fair family transition.
Sunburns and short Sleeves: Surviving the Northern Plains’ false spring
Eliza Blue reflects on the sensory magic and "false hope" of a South Dakota January thaw, from spotting early robins to the sting of a surprise winter sunburn.
Bat removal and other high water marks of homeownership
From surprise bat guests to $13,000 chimney caps, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the "weird emergencies" and hard-won lessons of life in a vintage home.
Healthy deer herds don’t happen by accident
Stop the corn! Learn how deer adapt to winter diets and why spring minerals are the key to supporting antler growth and herd health on your land.
