Concept of conservation: Oaks and Acorns
The concept of conservation, using resources sustainably over time, is relatively new.
One for the record books: Best bucks in Ohio
Ohio deer season, the time of year that every serious hunter awaits with baited breath -- whatever that is.
Death leaves hole in the heart of many
A collection of black 3-ring binders given to me by my Dad reveal a glimpse of a grandmother I never met.
Nothing ever stays the same
A few years back, Patty Loveless had a popular country song that told of three sad events in a woman’s life, and each time, her Mama comforted her and said “life’s about changing, nothing ever stays the same.”
Slouching toward Election Day
There are facts on which the world operates and there are facts on which politics operate. Spoiler alert: The two are not the same.
The Erie Canal in New York — from folly to fame
Traveling in this country during the 16th and 17th centuries was difficult in the extreme.
Miracle Max grain market moves lower
The grain market is just "mostly dead." We still have the race to find out what the average crop is. If we have over-estimated the size, prices will stabilize. If the huge crop is really rolling in, the worst is still ahead of us.
How to harvest, process and store black walnuts
Black walnuts are the most prolific native nut tree in Farm and Dairy’s circulation area. Unfortunately, most of their delicious free nutmeat drops to waste because people don’t know how to harvest, process and store black walnuts.
A sinking boat can happen to anyone, anytime
It isn't hard to sink a fishing craft or recreational boat. In fact, sometimes it takes no effort at all.
Grandma Helen’s goal was to provide education, and students can’t learn when hungry
Grandma Helen knew the importance of nutrition and good education.
