Fires common in the Old West prairies
The fires that have been plaguing the west are not a new phenomenon — fires were a scourge to the settlers in the prairies of the Old West.
Farm chores made fun, with the help of boy’s dog, pony sidekicks
Judith Sutherland's dad often said he knew he was born in the time and place that suited him perfectly and was always grateful for that divine placement.
Take care of tree habitat by setting priorities
If you want to guide your woods in a certain direction, you need to remove the undesirable trees to release the potential of the desirable ones.
Completing the entire Appalachian Trail
David Defer has earned the right to be a called an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, joining a group of international hikers who hiked the whole trail nonstop.
Yields are bountiful, but fields still wet
The yields are coming in good for those who have been able to get in the fields.
How to communicate the value of local food to customers
Farmers can communicate the true value of local food through conversations, samples, in-store signage, newsletters, menus, blogs and vlogs, and agritourism.
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
Unwanted trash is everywhere: Pick it up
It’s a shame that we are so used to seeing trash every day and everywhere that we simply shake our collective heads and go about our business.
Adulthood is not for sissies
Being an adult is like folding fitted sheets. No one really knows how.
Evolution of our canine companions
Our interaction with dogs as pets has evolved over the past 100 years, creating a whole bunch of specialty industries just for our furry family members.
