Recollections and observations on hunting in the Ohio Country
From squirrel hunts to rabbit pot pies, pioneer life in Ohio meant hunting not for sport, but survival — with skill, dogs and a trusty Kentucky rifle.
A fond remembrance for days in the sun
Judith Sutherland's childhood summers brimmed with outdoor adventures, chores and sunburns. She reminds readers to savor every sunny day.
The secret world of salamanders
Herping in Ohio reveals a hidden world of salamanders, frogs and toads. Discover how one conservationist’s passion inspires others to protect wildlife.
Uncovering the mysteries of nature’s third shift
Jim Abrams isn't scared of the dark. In fact, he welcomes the activity that comes with the woods at night.
Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves
The science is clear: calves do better when living together rather than apart. Grazyne Tresoldi makes the case for socially housed dairy calves.
Collaboration gets your community meaningful conservation
Soil and water conservation districts work best when collaborating and coordinating efforts with other agencies.
Spotty rains lead to spotty hay quality in eastern Ohio
Hay loses quality and nutrients during curing; forage analysis helps farmers manage unpredictable losses and improve feed value for livestock.
We’re rich enough to support both our poor and our farmers
Alan Guebert breaks his golden rule not to respond to reader comments to answer a good question about SNAP and farm subsidies.
Your summer food preservation toolkit
Garden harvests are in full swing and many people have been busy preserving already. Ohio State Extension is here to help with its expert educators, webinars, online resources and more.
What’s my age again
Columnist Kym Seabolt reflects on what it means to be middle aged as a Gen X'er.
