Sunday, December 14, 2025
Judith Sutherland

Judith Sutherland

mud

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.
covered wagons

Judith Sutherland recalls all the lessons her children and their friends learn from her living room playing The Oregon Trail on their old Mac.

Farm life teaches responsibility, problem-solving, and grit — skills that give farm kids a lifelong advantage in work, adulthood and overcoming challenges.
barn kittens

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.
camera

Judith Sutherland shares the story behind "You been farming long?" — the most highly recognized poster of all time.
light bulb

Judith Sutherland reflects on the accomplishments of Thomas Edison.
dairy tour

Judith Sutherland reflects on farm life, responsibility and lessons passed through generations, where work shaped time, character and growing up.
cemetery

A walk through an old cemetery sparks reflection on respect and restoration after vandalism.
English Shepherd, Billy

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.
Ohio farmland

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.