Saturday, April 25, 2026
Todd Miller and Pete Conkle

Ashland SWCD's Jane Houin wants you to make working with your local SWCD your best New Year's resolution. Discover how to access cost-share programs, equipment rentals and expert soil health tips.
raccoon

Move over, skunks. From liquor store heists to meth pipes, raccoons are the new kings of bad decisions. Here is why we should all live 2026 like a trash panda.

Judith Sutherland continues to reflect on the life of her great-uncle Sam.

After another year of extremes, Dairy Excel's David Marrison looks ahead to 2026. See why he is trading resolutions for a single focus: the practice of stewardship.

Discover the art of making lefse in this "Accidental Rancher" excerpt. Explore the history, technique, and heartwarming tradition of this Dakota holiday staple.

Beat the winter blues with these science-backed tips from OSU Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences Educators. Discover how light therapy, movement and cozy routines can boost your mood during the darkest months.
soybeans

Explore the true cost of 2025’s ag policy, from record export deficits and tariffs to billions in hidden subsidies that challenge fiscal integrity.
round hay bales

Avoid pasture damage this winter. Noble SWCD’s Kirstin Roman explains how unrolling bales and strip-grazing can boost soil organic matter and animal health.

A retired Ohio DNR game warden shares a moving story about the true meaning of the holidays: service, shared memories, and the power of listening.

Judith Sutherland continues to tell the story of her great uncle, who decided early on that farming life was not for him.