The positive and negative effects of trees on livestock
Shade trees help livestock stay cool and reduce stress, but some trees pose toxic risks. Learn how to balance shade, safety and shelter in your pasture.
Dairy farm chores always come first
Judith Sutherland's childhood heartbreak over missing her cousin's wedding reveals timeless lessons about sacrifice and the rigid rhythms of farm life.
Big business vs. family farms
A new farm bill loophole favors legal entities over family farms, enabling massive payouts, while cutting food aid and burdening low-income households.
Settlers worked up big appetites, but what did they put on their plates?
Discover what early settlers really ate—and how Winslow Homer’s art shaped a myth about life on the American frontier.
Bottles and boxes
Kym Seabolt pens a love letter to old homes, quirky renovations, vintage treasures and the timeless joy of turning hand-me-downs into a warm, personal home.
American kestrel nest box success
A nest box trail in Ohio helps boost American kestrel populations, offering landowners a rare chance to support the recovery of this falcon in decline.
Conditioning for the hunt
As summer winds down, hunters should prep like athletes. A story of tradition, health, and readiness reminds us: the key to a great season is preparation.
Help the amphibians in decline
Frogs and toads are vital to ecosystems but rapidly declining. Learn how to help protect these summer sound-makers right in your own backyard.
Making hay in short windows
Ohio State University Extension educator Lee Beers offers tips for making hay in short windows due to unusually wet weather.
Saying goodbye to a favorite family farm pig
Judith Sutherland recalls raising an abandoned piglet named Arnold, and the day she had to say goodbye.
