Much goes on behind the scenes of every county fair
Have you ever given much thought to the immeasurable amount of work required to put on a county fair?
‘I can spot a Sutherland Westie from a mile away’
From a childhood Pekingese to 30 years of raising West Highland Terriers, Judith Sutherland shares why responsible breed preservation is a labor of love.
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 story behind the famous poster
Judith Sutherland shares the story behind "You been farming long?" — the most highly recognized poster of all time.
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.
The love of reading lasts a lifetime
From Scholastic fairs to overflowing shelves, a lifelong reader explores why we can never have "too many books" and the memories hidden between the pages.
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.
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.
Trying to keep a dog breed alive
Part of the problem that has doomed the English Shepherd to rare breed status is the lack of name recognition.
A glimpse into farm life in the 1800s
Judith Sutherland shares journal entries from a farm boy written in the 1800s.
