Winter is the time to make plans
By JON ROALES
Winter is here, there is no doubt about that. As someone who has worked outside his entire adult life, that means one...
Liming: Are you keeping your soil healthy?
Liming is not new science, back in 1760 George Washington was adding marl, a source of calcium carbonate, to his farmland as a way...
Cold weather brings us challenges
I am just hoping that someday my children will actually go to school for a whole week!
Groundhog Day is chance to break cycle
As the Super Bowl Groundhog Day approaches ... think about the Bill Murray movie. ... Are you stuck in a negative loop? Could you improve and make things right?
Natural resources conservation on the farm: It’s our obligation to leave a legacy
Legacies can also be left in the area of 'conservation.'
Following tile and pipe rules makes for ‘one less thing’
By DAN KRAMER
Forrest Gump was a great movie. At least that’s my opinion. I’ve had people tell me it wasn’t something they enjoyed because...
Foresters can offer sound advice on timber sales
WOODSFIELD, Ohio — A few months ago I wrote an article about timber sale contracts. Since then I have had a few people call...
Firmly grounded yet moving forward
With bellies full and hearts warmed by family festivities, hopefully the holidays provide the much needed time to recharge our minds and rejuvenate our...
Growing chestnut trees from seed
Learn two different methods for successfully growing chestnut seeds from seed.
Be thankful for Ohio’s wildlife in 2013
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks of course, but many hunters are especially thankful that it signals the start of deer gun season...












