Yearly Archives: 2025
Making apple butter involved plenty of labor in preparation
Apple butter is forever linked with the German communities of the southeast Pennsylvania region, who brought the tradition with them when they crossed the mountains into the Ohio territory.
The chemistry of soap making
Eric Keller has been producing soap from the fat of their pigs for practically nothing for two years. He shares the process with readers.
Corn acres debate fires up markets
Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets as we approach the end of February, and markets gain volatility over how many acres of corn will be planted.
Ohio’s final 2024-25 deer hunting season report
Hunters across Ohio checked 238,137 white-tailed deer during the 2024-25 hunting season that concluded on Feb. 2.
Do you know what Item No. 1284 does?
Item No. 1284 is about 3 1/2 inches long with small tools that swing out, similar to a Swiss Army Knife or modern day multi-tool.
Ohio’s Disaster Relief Haulers helps farmers in need across country
When disaster strikes rural communities, it can be hard to get help to the most remote areas. That’s why the Disaster Relief Haulers was formed in 2019.
Get well educated in Geauga County
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting “Well Educated: A Deeper Look at Groundwater and Well Maintenance” March 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center.
Lake County Farm Bureau to host ag social
Lake County Farm Bureau will host the 2025 Lake Ag Social March 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mr. Lee’s Bar & Grill Upper Deck, 3564 S. Ridge Road in Perry, Ohio.
34th annual Western Reserve Toy and Collectible Show set for March 2
The show will feature toys, collectibles, games, sports cards and more, including new and old farm toys, railroad toys, antique toys, dolls and more.
See vintage decoys and demonstrations at two Ohio shows
The Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association and the Great Lakes Decoy Association will hold two shows March 15 and 16 in Cleveland.
