Quicksand: It’s real, and dangerous
Quicksand forms in an area where soil is very high in sand when the water saturation level makes liquid mud that can trap anything it comes in contact with.
The Oregon Trail, video game style
Judith Sutherland recalls all the lessons her children and their friends learn from her living room playing The Oregon Trail on their old Mac.
The gift of growing up on a farm is hard work and humbling lessons
Farm life teaches responsibility, problem-solving, and grit — skills that give farm kids a lifelong advantage in work, adulthood and overcoming challenges.
Farm life brings both joy and challenge in equal measure
A summer of new life on the farm brings joy and loss, as grandkids make memories with ponies, kittens, and puppies—while learning about grief too.
The story behind the famous poster
Judith Sutherland shares the story behind "You been farming long?" — the most highly recognized poster of all time.
Thomas Edison’s life was an example of persistence
Judith Sutherland reflects on the accomplishments of Thomas Edison.
Peacefully productive on the farm
Judith Sutherland reflects on farm life, responsibility and lessons passed through generations, where work shaped time, character and growing up.
Our legacies live on in others
A walk through an old cemetery sparks reflection on respect and restoration after vandalism.
Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them
Dogs have always held a special place in Judith Sutherland's heart, but she recalls walks with Murphy that meant the most the summer her father passed away.
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.
