Yearly Archives: 2025
Fairbanks Morse Power and Concrete Pumping
Paul Harvey digs into the the origins and characteristics of Coolspring Power Museum's Fairbanks-Morse model Z style D 1 1/2 HP engine.
Checking all the boxes
Jim Abrams offers insight on one of his favorite jobs as a game protector for the Division of Wildlife: placing and maintaining wood duck nesting boxes.
When two things converge
Ohio State Extension educator Maurice Eastridge explores the convergence of milk production and domestic disappearance.
New administration acts and the Heritage Foundation smiles
Alan Guebert weighs in on President Trump's connection to the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, which he distanced himself from during the election.
Recalling adventures in livestock and the kindness of strangers
Judith Sutherland recalls the way passersby were enamored with the dairy farm of her youth.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 6, 2025
Catch up on FFA news from Norwayne FFA, United Local FFA, West Holmes FFA and Racine Southern FFA.
The art of doing nothing
Kymberly Foster Seabolt explains the nuances of doing nothing.
Get ready for mud
Mud management for livestock is an important aspect of maintaining animal health, the integrity of pastureland and farm productivity.
Praying for guidance on the dark, cold winter prairie
Eliza Blue considers the idea of "radical love" in religion and her life.
Noble County couple receives Master Shepherd award
The Rays won the 2024 Charles Boyles Master Shepherd Award at the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association/Ohio Sheep and Wool Program Industry Awards Program.


















