Saving the Shire: Greenlee Farms preserves, promotes rare draft horse breed
From the cockpit of a Black Hawk helicopter to the rolling pastures of Utica, PA, veteran Tom Greenlee and his wife Lisa are on a mission to preserve one of the world’s rarest horse breeds. With fewer than 3,000 Shire horses left in North America,Tom and Lisa Greelee, of Greenlee Farms, are dedicated to breeding, educating and promoting these "gentle giants."
Ohio’s veal standard: deal breaker, or board-based decision?
HSUS objects to Ohio care board's decision on veal standards.
The Eastern newt: An amphibian with a disordered life cycle
Most amphibians start in the water and move to land—but the Eastern newt likes to do things a little differently. After spending its teenage years as a brilliant orange Red Eft wandering the forest floor, it undergoes a total transformation to head back into the water for good. Dive into the fascinating, "bass-ackward" life cycle of this incredible salamander in our latest feature by biologist Tami Gingrich.
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.
How to raise woolly bear caterpillars
Their abundance, wide distribution and flexible diet make woolly bear caterpillars ideal for a home school science project. Learn how to care for them.
Maple sugaring put the exclamation point on winter work for pioneers
From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.
Simplest way to eliminate stink bugs indoors
Killing stink bugs indoors can be a chore. Learn more about this quick, clean, safe and cost-efficient way to get rid of them.
How to determine when a cow is in heat
Determining the optimum time to artificially inseminate your herd can reduce your calving intervals and decrease your semen expense.
How to keep Asian Lady Beetles out of your house
Asian Lady Beetles begin seeking shelter when outside temperatures fall in September and October. They find their way into tight cracks and crevices.
‘Is it worth it?’ New highway study threatens Morrow County farmland
Morrow County farmers and officials unite against the Ohio Department of Transportation's proposed U.S. 23/I-71 connector, fearing a new four-lane highway will destroy prime farmland for a six-minute shortcut.
