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How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
How-To's
How to collect and sprout your own oak trees from acorns
Start growing your own mighty oak trees this fall. Learn how to harvest viable acorns, use the float test, manage cold dormancy in the refrigerator, and harden off seedlings for a successful spring planting in your home landscape.
Why and how you should add sweet potatoes to your garden
We love sweet potatoes here at Farm and Dairy, and we think you should, too. Learn everything from planting slips and soil requirements to harvesting and storage tips. Discover why these heat-loving tubers are a low-maintenance, high-yield addition for any gardener.
Columns
Farmland, worth more now than ever, must be preserved for farmers
Reflecting on the 1980s farm crisis and a recent $2 million family farm auction, longtime Farm and Dairy columnist Judith Sutherland explores why skyrocketing farmland values are pricing out young, hardworking couples—and why preserving agricultural land is critical before it vanishes into concrete
Mystery item found near a rural Colorado chicken coop
This item was found by a gentleman in Cedaredge, Colorado, in the dirt near an old chicken coop. He wants our help identifying it. Do you know what it is?
Acorn production strong in white oaks in 2026: ODNR survey
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' annual acorn mast survey found this year that an average of 45% of red oaks and 60% of white oaks in 22 wildlife areas bore fruit.
How to shorten your autumn yard work
Shorten your fall yard work while supporting backyard wildlife. Todd Clark, of Stark SWCD, teaches us practical autumn tips for mowing heights, leaving leaf litter for pollinators, testing lawn soil, and using garden cover crops to protect plants and beneficial insects before winter arrives.
Social stress: The silent productivity drain for cattle
Social stress from pen regrouping drains dairy cattle productivity. Learn tips on stocking density, group moves and lighting to protect herd health from Ohio State University's John Yost.
Oak wilt disease: Watch for early signs to protect your oak trees
Oak wilt is a deadly vascular disease that kills Ohio red oaks rapidly through sap beetles and root grafts. Monroe SWCD's John Schumacher teaches us the primary symptoms of oak wilt, why you should prune only during the dormant season, and control tactics to stop the fungal spread in your woodland.
