Yearly Archives: 2024
Planning prevents poor performance in woodlots
Whether you're trying to preserve a woodlot or use it for production, planning is a key step to achieve your goals.
Outrage over ‘White Rural Rage’
Alan Guebert shares his thoughts on political identities in rural America, and what books on the subject have been getting wrong for decades.
On the farm, and everywhere, water is vital for life
Eliza Blue's chores remind her water is life. Every drop holds a history of the world, a baptism into a constant reimagining of the same unending dance.
Prepare for the impact of heat stress in dairy cows
The environmental conditions and the high metabolic rate of today’s dairy cows producing over 100 pounds/day of milk results in a lot of heat to dissipate.
Roundup of FFA news for May 16, 2024
Catch up on local FFA news from Fayetteville FFA, Southern Local FFA, Northwestern Wayne FFA, West Holmes FFA and Mount Vernon FFA.
Building a dirt road on a budget
Eric Keller explains his process for drying out an area of his property to construct a road.
How to defeat cressleaf groundsel
Cressleaf groundsel is considered a noxious weed in Ohio due to its aggressive growth and because it produces a chemical toxic to livestock and humans.
Sleeping soundly in cabin #4
Judith Sutherland recalls summer church camp at Camp Otyokwa in Cabin #4.
Rich at heart
Kym Seabolt is coming to find that the real luxuries in life are a good night’s sleep, leisurely mornings sitting on the porch and a few good dogs.
New truck frivolities
Bryce Angell considers trading his old Chevy in for a fancy new Ford, but just can't bring himself to do it.
