How can we prevent mass shootings?
Reacting to the recent school shooting in Florida, Judith Sutherland has some thoughts on what can be done to help prevent mass shootings.
A robbery takes away peace of mind
Theft is greatly on the rise in suburban and rural communities. Judith Sutherland had a terrible taste of it this past week.
Meeting farm friends brings joy
It lifts Judith Sutherland's spirits to know there are young dairy farm families starting out, building their own way with hard work and pride.
The joy of completing the set
When the toy tractor bug bit her father back in the late 1980s, Judith Sutherland's Dad wished to build a complete set of Allis-Chalmers pedal tractors.
The search for toy tractors
Judith Sutherland recounts her father's interest in toy tractors.
Self-discipline is built into farm life
Nothing good ever comes from boredom — something most farm kids don't experience. Self-discipline is built into daily chores, the more demanding the better.
Sometimes, you stand your ground
Judith Sutherland recounts her childhood confrontations with schoolyard boys, who excluded her from their games at recess.
Open fields afforded a new learning adventure each day
Judith Sutherland grew up on a family farm in the 1960s and '70s. Learn why she believes it was one of the last best times and places to have been a kid.
Meet me by the old oak tree
Judith Sutherland reflects on the way trees in fields on farms serve as a marker for those of us who grow up in the wide-open spaces of farmland.
My favorite Christmas memories
Judith Sutherland recalls some of her favorite childhood Christmas memories.
