Dorr appointment is ‘vulgar abuse of power’
Reader says President George Bush's "recess appointment" of controversial Tom Dorr as undersecretary of agriculture for rural development, after the Senate Ag Committee refused to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate can only be termed a vulgar abuse of power.
How to manage burned-out pastures
Get tips on how to manage and graze dry pastures during the summer drought.
From the woods: Deciding which trees to use for buckets, hinges, brooms
Antique columnist Roy Booth reflects on early settlers' choices of wood for furniture.
How Cool Are You?
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about the luxuries of air conditioners.
As American as mom, hot dogs, and passing the buck
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt offers commentary on the need to pass responsibility for our own irresponsibility.
Unlocking the mystery of hidden flower gardens
Columnist Roy Booth takes a trip down the memory lane into village and farmstead flower gardens.
Lessons from a child
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb shares the wisdom of her 5-year-old neighbor, Zoe.
Committed to committees: How to run government without trying
If you've ever sat on a committee, or ever worked with one, or even tried to talk to one, you'll know exactly what columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt is talking about in this week's column.
Read it Again: Week of Aug. 15, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Aug. 15, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
