Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Idaho mountains and river

In Part 3 of this series exploring Ralph Moody’s classic "Little Britches," a 1906 Colorado drought triggers a dangerous "water war." When upstream ranchers hog the vital irrigation supply, the Moody family must take a perilous late-night stand to save their newly planted crops.
appaloosa horse

Step back into the early 1900s with the heartwarming and humorous lessons of Ralph Moody's "Little Britches." From outsmarting cattle on a clever horse named Fanny to the immense pride of earning his very first quarter, explore the timeless spirit of becoming a young working man.
calf with bottle

From scrubbing pipelines to bucket-breaking rodeo calves, farm chores were never just work. They were character building, at least that's what columnist Judith Sutherland's dad said.
horse

Judith Sutherland recounts the historic Derby win by Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to take the roses in a stunning 23-1 upset.
Barn and farmland

From a life-saving goat to purchasing the dream dairy farm, explore a story of hand-milking, hard work, and the neighbors who helped a family legacy grow.
Dairy cows on pasture

From hand-milking to indoor plumbing, Judith Sutherland's parents build a life on a rented Ohio farm in the 1950s, finding joy in hard work and 36-cent gallons of milk.
Vale Wood Farms

From Allis-Chalmers salesman to full-time dairy farmer, follow the journey of a young family seizing a golden opportunity in the face of unexpected changes.
Holstein dairy cattle grazing

Spring is a season of new beginnings. For one family in Jeromesville, Ohio, a neighborly proposition and a handshake set the course for a legacy in dairy farming.

From the strict rules of the Great Depression to today’s busy schedules, a look at how family mealtime has evolved and why gathering at the table still matters.

From a childhood Pekingese to 30 years of raising West Highland Terriers, Judith Sutherland shares why responsible breed preservation is a labor of love.