‘Little picture’ plans for backyards, birds and butterflies
Jim Abrams provides tips for homeowners to offer a “way station” for local and migrating birds, butterflies and other small, yet valuable, wildlife species.
Prevent a fish kill in your pond
John Beilhart IV, wildlife and forestry specialist for Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District, offers tips to prevent a fish kill in your pond.
A written management plan helps you to be better prepared
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost offers tips to get started on a written farm management plan.
Butchering provided the fuel needed for frontier lighting
After butchering on the frontier, the oiliest, slimiest fat taken from the animal was carefully set aside and preserved for lighting purposes.
The everyday often isn’t every day
Alan Guebert recalls spending time with his six grandparents, and the unique way they were celebrated in his family.
Beware of soil crusting
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains the process of soil crusting and how to reduce the risk on your farm.
Snow in June? It’s the eastern cottonwood tree
Retired wildlife biologist Tami Gingrich details the unique qualities of the cottonwood tree, highlighting their showy seed dispersal.
Study focuses on parasite affecting snakes
Jim Abrams participates in a study focused on a protozoal parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of snakes.
Give food waste a second life
Brianna Roe, agricultural technician for the Guernsey Soil and Water Conservation District, shares tips to reduce food waste.
Sharing the happy endings makes the sacrifice worthwhile
Eliza Blue shares the happy ending for a kitten she found on her ranch a couple of years ago.
