Beginnings and endings in every life
That "stuff" in between the beginnings and endings is what defines your life.
US Census of Agriculture shows shifts in farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture shows there are more of the largest and smallest operations and fewer middle-sized farms. Editor Susan Crowell ponders the numbers.
Earth Day concerns
In his column this week, Scott Shalaway addresses climate change as the greatest existential threat to the planet and civilization today.
Plan for farm transition today
Prepare to pass on your family farm. Take a 365-day pledge to share information with the next generation.
Angling team keeps winning big
Anthony Murphy and Mike Snyder, of Holmes County, Ohio, claimed top place last week at a one-day King Kat tournament on TVA's sprawling Old Hickory Lake.
Ponds need year-round management
Spring is a good time to stock or restock your pond. Learn how to introduce new fish and assess current populations to optimize your fishing experience.
Rural church family lives on
The little country church of Judith Sutherland's childhood was modest in every way, but it was large in love and glory for all who gathered there.
Can you solve this week’s mystery and name this antique tool?
Can you solve this week's mystery and name this antique tool? Hazard your guess in the comments!
Earliest steam engines used to pump water
Learn more about the Newcomen engines, called "Fire Engines," which were used to pump water from British mines.
One of America’s favorite backyard birds
Hummingbirds' tiny size, iridescent colors, acrobatic flying and eagerness to use nectar feeders make them one of America's favorite backyard birds.
