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.
Farm life brings both joy and challenge in equal measure
A summer of new life on the farm brings joy and loss, as grandkids make memories with ponies, kittens, and puppies—while learning about grief too.
Embracing long-held end-of-summer traditions
For Eliza Blue, the county fair marks the end of summer and celebrates harvest, tradition and growth. She reflects on the summer that was for her brood.
Transporting and moving bees
There are a lot of variables to consider when moving bees. It depends on time, weather, distance and hive type. Beekeeper Scott Svab talks us through the options.
Sugar, sucrose and feeding your bees
Learn how and when to feed bees sugar water, the pros and cons of cane vs. beet sugar, GMO myths, feeder types and what really matters for colony health.
Ringing steel and a cloud of gun powder
A timeless sport, vintage rifles and a rising young sharpshooter—this black powder match blends history, mentorship and heart in Friendship, Indiana.
Enjoying a summer road trip — corn sweats and all
A muggy road trip, fly battles, corn sweat, and outdoor theater—travel tales from a folk opera tour that’s full of heat, humor and unexpected hospitality.
Worldwide research on silage
OSU Extension educator Jason Hartschuh offers advice on managing DON levels, feed spoilage, food waste silage, baleage and safety practices for harvest.
