Country life keeps us tranquil
Dad said there was no greater gift than his children and their children, and raising them on a farm provides the great opportunity to raise children right, with respect and responsibility and a joy in work from an early age.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Aug. 15, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
No clear trade strategy with Trump
If what we’re seeing now is the Trump trade “strategy,” export-dependent American farmers and ranchers are in serious trouble, according to Alan Guebert.
The ‘S’ Curves of Spring Thaw
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb looks forward to "more slushy, sunny days."
The Ohio State Fair was just what we needed to rescue our spirits
Just like story of Camelot, the Ohio State Fair emerged in 2009 rather like a knight in shining armor. In the midst of the...
Readers react to the Farm and Food File
Six months may have passed since readers last got their say in this space but nothing during that time has mellowed their views of this effort.
Mountain lion sighted in eastern Ohio
According to Ohio wildlife officials, a mountain lion was sighted recently near Wintersville in Jefferson County, Ohio.
Rural church family lives on
The little country church of Judith Sutherland's childhood was modest in every way, but it was large in love and glory for all who gathered there.
Softy Mom, the Sucker
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about how kids get the best of their parents.
I need a weekend house or chocolate
I have never been, shall we say, comfortable with entertaining. When it comes to the planning and preparation involved with inviting people over to dine, I would much rather go to a nice, relaxing dental appointment or something less taxing like that.
