The gift of growing up on a farm is hard work and humbling lessons
Farm life teaches responsibility, problem-solving, and grit — skills that give farm kids a lifelong advantage in work, adulthood and overcoming challenges.
Our legacies live on in others
A walk through an old cemetery sparks reflection on respect and restoration after vandalism.
The simplest answer often turns out to be the best answer
A simple act of kindness can change everything. A grandmother and her granddaughter rediscover the power of apology and the Golden Rule.
Gathering together keeps our family connections alive
A family reunion recalls a Depression-era tale of a boy, his grandmother’s ruined hat and the lasting threads that tie generations together through memory.
Farmers’ survival challenged by circumstances outside their control
Farmers face shrinking incomes, soaring costs and lost trade deals. Like the 1980s crisis, today’s challenges threaten family farms and rural communities.
Animals bring joy, mischief
From playful goats to a loyal dog and a mischievous sheep, family animals brought laughter, love and life lessons worth cherishing in everyday moments.
Much goes on behind the scenes of every county fair
Have you ever given much thought to the immeasurable amount of work required to put on a county fair?
Thomas Edison’s life was an example of persistence
Judith Sutherland reflects on the accomplishments of Thomas Edison.
The almighty bacon can stand alone
Her granddaughter's surprising confession sparks Judith Sutherland's reflection on family, food and why bacon deserves its own place in life’s celebrations.
Labor Day is truly that on the farm
On the farm, Labor Day was never a holiday but a day of work. Growing up, Judith Sutherland learned responsibility, pride and the value of hard work.
