Animals bring joy, mischief
From playful goats to a loyal dog and a mischievous sheep, family animals brought laughter, love and life lessons worth cherishing in everyday moments.
Flag-less, sign-less but definitely not clueless
On a southern Illinois dairy farm, politics stayed private. A father’s quiet choices — and rare political moments — revealed values deeper than party lines.
Embrace those who disagree
Eliza Blue considers viewpoints in line with her own and those that starkly contrast her values at the South Dakota Festival of the Book.
Why-Fi?
Smart appliances promise convenience, but do we really need them all? Kym Seabolt considers the necessity of our connected homes.
An army of amicable armadillos
Armadillos in Ohio? Discover how these armored wanderers are moving north and learn more about surprising encounters in the Buckeye State.
A warden’s review of Ohio’s deer hunting
As seen through a wildlife officer’s eyes, from one-deer limits to archery’s rise, Ohio’s deer hunting seasons have evolved dramatically since the 1980s.
Let’s get those kids to a farm
For 60 years, Holmes SWCD’s Fifth Grade Farm Tour has connected students to agriculture through hands-on learning, community support and conservation.
Here we are grazing through a drought — again
After record drought in 2024, Ohio pastures face another dry year. Learn strategies to protect forage, manage herds and conserve resources for the future.
The farm economy: Is a storm on the horizon?
Extension educator David Marrison shares the highlights from OSU’s 63rd Farm Science Review, including new tools to help Ohio farmers plan for the future.
Look up at the sky, not down at your phone
Fall lambing, cool rains, sheep in the yard and a murmuration in the sky — Eliza Blue finds balance between simple joys and the pull of the digital world.
