A Canadian holiday, or another day monitoring Lake Erie?
Wildlife officer Jerry Scott recalls a harrowing 1977 Lake Erie patrol that turned into a Canadian standoff, testing his grit, training and survival.
Labor Day is truly that on the farm
On the farm, Labor Day was never a holiday but a day of work. Growing up, Judith Sutherland learned responsibility, pride and the value of hard work.
Requirements for selling food from home or the farm
Thinking of selling farm or homemade foods in Ohio? Learn the rules on cottage foods, eggs, meat, licenses and resources to start your food business.
‘Climate is a test; if we pass, we get to keep Earth’
The Trump administration’s rollback of climate rules threatens to accelerate global warming, pushing CO2 to record highs and fueling climate chaos.
Ohio’s big bucks
Retired game warden Jim Abrams compiles a list of Ohio's biggest typical and non-typical buck records ahead of hunting season.
Time to revisit stockpiled forage
Stockpiled forages can extend grazing into winter, reduce feed costs and improve efficiency, but success depends on timing, species choice and weather.
Varroa destructor and overwintering bees
Cool temperatures make now the perfect time to treat bees for Varroa mites. Act early to protect colonies, prevent winter losses and ensure spring survival.
Factors to consider when pricing hay
Setting hay prices isn’t just about the market—it’s about knowing your true costs. Factor in nutrients, supplies, labor and storage before selling forage.
Migration and monarchs: Why these butterflies matter
Monarch butterflies face steep decline from habitat loss, climate change and deforestation. Learn more about threats and how you can help protect them.
Whether raccoon, groundhog or weasel, it was still meat on the table for hunters
Frontier life meant hunting raccoons, groundhogs and weasels. Major General David Sloane Stanley’s memoirs reveal the challenges of pioneer hunts in Ohio.
