Childhood storyteller lived life right at home
With the heat and humidity bordering on torture, after the chores were done and all the animals well watered, my hubby and I decided...
Talking worm is newest learning tool
As I tried to put together this article it became clear to me that your local Soil and Water Conservation District is definitely "one...
Deadlines for ACRE and SURE are approaching
Hello Again!The next 30 days around our house are going to be rather stressful. Well, for mom at least. First, my baby will be...
Columbiana County Fair creates moving veterans’ tribute
Fourteen veterans — representing World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War — were honored in a special service at this year's Columbiana County Fair.
Sign-ups for Conservation Reserve Program underway
Thanks to this gorgeous summer weather, I have been able to take an enjoyable walk at least three nights a week. When one takes...
A lesson in the sand casting process
This week I’m going to attempt to kill two birds with one bush – er, that’s not right – but you get the idea....
Calculate costs carefully before contracting custom farm work
Numerous Ohio farmers hire workers to complete machinery operations and other farm related work due to lack of equipment, time or expertise.Many farm business...
It’s weaning time for packers
A lot of bellowing and bawling was heard from one end of Pennsylvania Avenue to the other in the late July heat of Washington,...
Warbler numbers grow with habitat management
Among birders, Kirtland's warblers are a top priority. They are rare because they have very specific habitat requirements -- young jack pine forests five...
Surviving the good old days
As I was scraping paint off our century-old porch posts and treating it as the proper-biohazard that it is due to the lead menace...
