Praise worth more than criticism
Judith Sutherland believes we must strike a balance, regardless of our impatience, treating those who are just starting out with decency and encouragement.
Market pauses on more COVID, cheaper oil
Marling Clark explains how outside markets and abnormal market influences are dominating grain prices in this week's grain markets report.
Ukraine’s dairy industry relies on imports, small household herds
Since the Russians attacked Ukraine, we've learned a lot about its agricultural industry. But what about it's dairy industry specifically?
Learn to lose gracefully
Everything from barn ball to pasture puck hockey served as a great foundation toward building a whole lot of strong kids.
Global food chains face more uncertainty and more instability
For the second time in two years, a history-making calamity has shown just how fragile the world’s efficiency-driven, deeply interdependent food system is.
MOB (dress) mentality
Kym Seabolt ponders, "Is it too much to ask that my MOB dress be simple, easy to wear and dressy without my appearing to be an aging pageant contestant?"
Country folk
A poem about rural living and country folk by Bryce Angell.
Enjoying a ‘Field of Opportunity’ close to home
There’s a very special place along the MetroParks bikeway in Canfield, Ohio — The Walnut Grove — Field of Opportunity.
Learning to appreciate what this year offers
Eliza Blue asks, "So, what do we hope for when our choices are between bad or worse? What do we hope for when we aren't even sure which is which?"
Now is the time to prune your fruit trees
Pruning your fruit trees is important when it comes to having optimal fruit production and preventing disease. Learn how to properly prune your fruit trees.
