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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 build a bird-friendly backyard habitat in Ohio this spring
Want more birds in your yard? Guernsey SWCD's Madyson Black talk about how to plant for pollinators, choose the right bird feeders and manage Ohio wildlife habitats this season.
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.
Columns
What words of wisdom would you share with your younger self?
From 4 a.m. chores to the sting of lost love, a reflective look at the childhood lessons that build character and the beauty of life on the farm.
How to repair mud and hay feeding damage after winter feeding
Did you know the waste area from feeding 1 hay bale can breed 1 million stable flies? Learn "mud math" and expert steps from Ohio State University Extension's John Yost on how to restore damaged pastures and boost forage quality.
How not to be the star of a true crime documentary
Avoid lighting up a room or being a "pillar of the community." Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares satirical tips to ensure Keith Morrison never narrates your life.
The fading flicker: How to save fireflies in your own backyard
Land development and light pollution are dimming the magic of lightning bugs. Learn simple steps to restore habitat and bring the glow back to your yard.
H5N1 in the milking parlor: New insights into transmission and risks
Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.
The party of limited government and the 2026 farm trade crisis
U.S. ag trade deficits hit $41B amid tariff volatility and costly carbon pipelines. Discover how 2026 policies are creating a "muddle" for American farmers.
