Yearly Archives: 2025
Deep knowing comes from doing
An ewe named Millie surprises with twins, teaching lessons in patience, quiet knowing and the calm rhythm of ranch life on a golden late-summer evening.
Roundup of FFA news for Sept. 4, 2025
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Zane Trace FFA and Miami Trace Great Oaks FFA.
The ripple effect of soil erosion
Soil erosion threatens Ohio’s farms and waterways. Learn causes, consequences, dredging challenges and prevention practices that protect soil and water.
What do you think this cart may have been used for?
Item No. 1293 was submitted by Blaze Bently at the end of July. This unique cart features a metal frame with perforated and solid plates.
A Canadian holiday, or another day monitoring Lake Erie?
Wildlife officer Jerry Scott recalls a harrowing 1977 Lake Erie patrol that turned into a Canadian standoff, testing his grit, training and survival.
Labor Day is truly that on the farm
On the farm, Labor Day was never a holiday but a day of work. Growing up, Judith Sutherland learned responsibility, pride and the value of hard work.
Requirements for selling food from home or the farm
Thinking of selling farm or homemade foods in Ohio? Learn the rules on cottage foods, eggs, meat, licenses and resources to start your food business.
‘Climate is a test; if we pass, we get to keep Earth’
The Trump administration’s rollback of climate rules threatens to accelerate global warming, pushing CO2 to record highs and fueling climate chaos.
ODNR permits injection well despite Marietta council opposition
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved a permit for a fifth Class II injection well near Marietta's public water supply despite the city council's opposition.
2025 Jefferson County Fair Junior Livestock Sale results
The Jefferson County Fair Junior Livestock Sale on Aug. 16 brought in $559,166.05 from 318 lots.
