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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
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.
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.
Columns
New tariff bailouts balloon federal farm aid to record highs
Columnist Alan Guebert analyzes the rising dependency on federal subsidies as a new $11 billion request balloons 2026 farm program payments to $55.3 billion. The piece contrasts current tariff-driven taxpayer bailouts with historic net farm income data and export market trends.
Coming clean about clothes washing chores in the early Ohio Country
Before modern washing machines, early Ohio Country pioneers faced the grueling task of cleaning clothes in creeks and iron kettles. Columnist Paul Locher dives into the smelly history of 19th-century laundry chores and the evolution of the scrub sticks and patented washboards that followed.
Lake La Su An and the one that got away
Looking for giant bluegills and aggressive largemouth bass? Former wildlife officer Jim Abrams shares humorous angling tales from northwest Ohio's Lake La Su An Wildlife Area, along with the specific rules, limits, and season dates you need to know before planning your next trip.
Jeromesville honors Civil War heroes at heritage tree dedication
As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, Jeromesville dedicated a native white oak tree to its history. In this column, the keynote speaker shares the moving stories and letters of three local Civil War brothers who left their Ashland County farm to fight for the Union.
Congress is out to lunch: USDA proceeds with 23% job cuts
With lawmakers in session for only a handful of days this summer, Congress is failing to provide oversight for a sweeping USDA reorganization. Alan Guebert details how the agency plans to slash its workforce by 23% and move headquarters out of Washington, D.C., without a budget fight.
3 strategies to overcome summer grazing challenges
Struggling with weeds, overgrazing or the midsummer pasture slump? Sandra Trushel of Ohio State University Extension outlines how to use flexible rotational grazing to break selective grazing cycles, fight weeds, and protect your grass through dry July and August weather.
