Yearly Archives: 2024
Ohio State Fair’s Fifty Year Club seeks new members
If you made a visit to the Ohio State Fair over a half a century ago, you’re invited to join a club.
Rural doctor shortage is impacting patient care, outcomes
Rural areas have roughly 30 physicians or specialists for every 100,000 people, while urban areas have 263, according to a recent survey from the National Rural Health Association.
There’s always something to grouse about
Jim Abrams details the unique habitats ruffed grouse rely on to survive and the conservation efforts that are helping to bolster their numbers.
Celebrating a wedding built upon a strong, loving foundation
Judith Sutherland celebrates her great nephew’s wedding day.
Mexico’s election delivers new leader to tackle old problems
Alan Guebert considers how the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico's new president might affect U.S. agriculture.
Optimizing high forage yields
Ohio State Extension educator Clif Martin share tips for optimizing your forage yields and preventing overgrazing.
Modifying tractor implements
Eric Keller details some work he managed around his homestead with an unusually worn carry-all, and some work that will have to wait for another day.
Embrace the messy glory of life
Eliza Blue ponders the difficulties of farming and ranching and encourages readers to embrace the messy glory of life.
Is second cutting hay necessary?
Do you really need to make second cutting hay? Learn how to weigh the the benefits and drawbacks to doing a second hay cutting.
Crooked fences
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about the difficulty of putting up straight fence posts.
