Dad knew the secret to happiness
Born in Judith Sutherland's father's love of farming was an ability to see the joy in the life he had chosen.
Sharing Lyme disease lessons with others
This past summer and well into the fall, with all the factors right for an enormous proliferation of ticks, has found us sharing knowledge gleaned over many years whether we wanted it or not.
Childhood farm chores give kids a solid foundation
One of my favorite things to do is to chat with a member of our oldest generation about the chores they had to complete...
Sutherland: ‘Neither to serve, nor to rule’ is the motto that built the...
"Neither to serve nor to rule" was the motto that built our country and created steely individuals filled with deep determination, pride and integrity.
Unearthing treasures and history
Judith Sutherland recalls finding arrowheads on her family farm as a child.
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.
Rural people known by nicknames
Nicknames remain a tradition in small town settings, memorializing people over time.
Part two: Gentry’s Ode to Billy Joe
Judith Sutherland thinks back to some of the country music that shaped her childhood.
Sunflowers stand tall and strong
As Judith Sutherland considers the Russian attack on Ukraine, she is reminded that sunflowers will forever be symbolic of standing tall and strong.
Why are fresh heifers so difficult?
Columnist Judith Sutherland talks with city children.
