Saturday, June 14, 2025

Columnist Roy Booth looks back at the dawn of the 19th century, when Ohio was the western frontier of the United States.

Each week, Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.

Don't like your milk check? Shop around, says Dianne Shoemaker, district OSU Extension dairy specialist.

Farming was, is and always will be risky. Managers can reduce the uncertainty of their decisions through more and better information.

This letter writer takes offense to an elected official who considers those who choose to farm unsophisticated country bumpkins.

Advertisement spoons are of special interest because of the subject represented and the ease of identification. However, many spoons are questionable as to whether there are an advertisement or souvenir.

Each week, Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.

Along the way style imposed itself over the basic function of chairs, as columnist Roy Booth points out in this week's column.