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.
Now’s the time to show your love for legumes with frost seeding
Learn how to use frost seeding to introduce clovers and legumes to your pasture. Improve soil nitrogen and forage quality with these late-winter tips.
Do you know what this mystery paddle was used for?
Hazard a Guess at our latest item. It looks like a long wooden paddle with a flap on it. Do you know what it might have been used for? Let us know!
By the numbers: Ohio’s 2025-26 deer hunting season
Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer this season, marking the fourth consecutive year the total has topped the 200,000 mark and the seventh-highest harvest on record. Find out the top 10 counties, the impact of the unprecedented EHD outbreak in southern Ohio and which hunting implement is the most popular with Ohio hunters.
Childhood memories of magic on the farm pond
Relive the magic of winter on the farm, from hand-me-down skates and heavy snow to the warmth of hot cocoa after a day of skating on the frozen pond.
Not the same old crap: The high-tech future of manure management
From GPS to variable-rate tech, discover how manure is becoming a precision-driven nutrient powerhouse. Join Ashland SWCD for a deep dive into modern application.
When Ohio loved snow: The history of pioneer sleighing traditions
Before snowplows, Ohioans relished the snow. Explore the history of pioneer sleighing with history columnist Paul Locher, from foot warmers to sleigh bells and community caravans.
Winterkill and frost heaving: How to assess forage damage this spring
Learn how extreme cold, ice, and frost heaving impact pastures. OSU’s Emma Matcham explains what to look for during green-up to identify forage winterkill.
There’s no heresy in the law of supply and demand
While corn growers warn of a farm crisis without E15, rising cancer rates and pipeline costs raise questions about the true price of Iowa's ethanol push.
Valentines for life: Marriage is about multiple love stories with the same person
Beyond the butterflies: Learn why long-term marriage thrives on service, humor, and choosing your partner through life's ordinary "Tuesdays."
