There is nothing quite like a game of barn ball
Relive the glory of "barn ball," where winter basketball meant dodging bulls, watching for newborn lambs, and playing for ultimate bragging rights.
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.
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.
A legacy of absence: Honoring the grandmother I never knew
Judith Sutherland pens a moving reflection on the lasting impact of early loss, a father’s grief and honoring a paternal grandmother's legacy through family memories and farm traditions.
The stark contrast between a morning snowfall and the tragedy in Minneapolis
Longtime Farm and Dairy Columnist Judith Sutherland has spent years finding beauty in the everyday, but today her view is stark. Following the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Judith weighs in on the tactics she describes as embarrassing and cruel.
The gift of self-reliance: childhood lessons from the family farm
Judith Sutherland discovered how childhood farm chores and a father’s "figure it out" attitude built lifelong problem-solving skills and the power of teamwork.
Joy, agony and the surprises that keep us humble
From celebrating 90th birthdays to navigating a scary holiday emergency, Judith Sutherland reflects on the moments of vulnerability and triumph that define life.
A story waiting to be told, part 4
Judith Sutherland finishes the story of the life of her beloved great-uncle Sam.
A story waiting to be told: part 3
Judith Sutherland continues to reflect on the life of her great-uncle Sam.
A story waiting to be told: Part 2
Judith Sutherland continues to tell the story of her great uncle, who decided early on that farming life was not for him.
