If you ever felt hunger, you’d never condemn the hungry
A mother’s memories of Dust Bowl hunger reveal how hardship leaves lasting scars — and how compassion endures through generations.
Chart a course in conservation
Conservation takes courage. Across Ohio, landowners prove that determination and vision can turn doubt into thriving farms, forests and habitats.
Upgrading contentment
From smartphones to shopping, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores planned obsolescence, gratitude and the joy of keeping life simple during the holidays.
Upland choices
An upland hunter reflects on unforgettable hunts, loyal dogs and trusted shotguns, discovering that the perfect combination is the one that makes memories.
Don’t let Black Friday put you in the ‘red’
Black Friday deals can tempt shoppers into overspending. Learn how to avoid scams, shop smart and make meaningful, budget-friendly holiday choices.
Winter drawdown is coming soon to a reservoir near you
Winter drawdowns lower Ohio reservoirs to prevent flooding, allow dam repairs and benefit wildlife, before refilling to normal levels by spring.
Using technology and data to drive herd health and progress
Technology allows dairy farmers to track each cow’s health and production, but the challenge now is learning how to use all that data effectively.
Now is the time to renew your pesticide license
After two tough forage years, Ohio farmers are urged to secure or renew pesticide licenses to manage weeds and prepare for the 2026 growing season.
Finding renewal in a quiet pasture campout
A night camping in the pasture becomes a quiet pilgrimage of stillness, a rediscovery of peace and connection to the land beneath the stars.
The gift of growing up on a farm is hard work and humbling lessons
Farm life teaches responsibility, problem-solving, and grit — skills that give farm kids a lifelong advantage in work, adulthood and overcoming challenges.
