Parents’ own love story was almost interrupted by farming
When Judith Sutherland's dad landed her mom, he nearly blew it all when he told her he couldn't take her to the prom because he had to plant corn.
Losing our connection to the land
As agriculture becomes more corporate, farmers and their families lose their connection to the land.
Countless gifts from my family tree
Although we never stop missing lost loved ones, we carry with us all the memories, lessons and values they instilled in us.
What does it mean to be a mom?
Judith Sutherland reflects on the best and hardest parts of being a mom.
A barn cat with stand-out status
Barn cat Betty White is pretty sure Judith Sutherland couldn't run the farm without her.
The soundtrack to my youth
Carly Simon's Anticipation came out in 1971 and was worth every penny to Judith Sutherland. She knew the lyrics to every song.
The tiny dog that stole our hearts
Judith Sutherland remembers her dog, Chantico, following her passing. The tiny Yorkie brought love, spunk and a peculiar personality to the Sutherlands.
Farming within your means
Whether farming large or small, so much is out of the farmer's control, buying retail and selling wholesale. It seems mighty unfair so much of the time.
A farmer worth a million dollars
Judith Sutherland had a modest childhood on the farm, but she'll never forget the day her father's tax accountant told him he was worth a million dollars.
What it took to build a farm in the 1950s
Renting one farm while buying another, Judith Sutherland's young parents knew that land was a precious commodity. It was worth long days and elbow grease.
