Yearly Archives: 2026
Tough times are better faced together
Facing high winds and hard times on the South Dakota prairie, Eliza Blue shares why linking arms with others is the only way to weather the storm.
Stark Parks expands e-waste recycling and compost services
Stark Parks is expanding its public electronic recycling and composting services by offering two new drop-off locations
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 15, 2026
Just Rite 4-H Club held its monthly business meeting Jan. 4 with 59 members were in attendance.
ODNR awards six grants to boost historic coal mining communities
The projects are funded by the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program with the goal of enhancing economic and environmental opportunities in historic coal mining communities.
West Virginia confirms HPAI in two more backyard flocks
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed two cases of H5N1 bird flu in flocks in Monangalia and Greenbrier counties last week. These two cases plus another in December make three positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Virginia in 45 days.
Pennsylvania no-till pioneer named Leopold Conservation Award winner
From the 1980s farm crisis to global agricultural mentoring, Jim Hershey’s journey to the $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award is one of innovation. Discover how his Lancaster County farm uses no-till, cover crops and buffers to lead Pennsylvania in regenerative agriculture.
Raising future adults means bringing back the lost art of manners
Parenting isn't just about meeting needs; it’s about raising future adults, according to columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt.
The gift of self-reliance: childhood lessons from the family farm
Judith Sutherland discovered how childhood farm chores and a father’s "figure it out" attitude built lifelong problem-solving skills and the power of teamwork.
My personal food pyramid goes back to Little Egypt
Opinion writer Alan Guebert explores the controversy behind the USDA’s new "MyPyramid" guidelines. From farm-table traditions to industry conflicts, see why these dietary shifts are sparking debate.
Start the grazing year right: Tips for healthier pastures and better performance
Prepare for a successful grazing season by auditing soil health, frost seeding, and infrastructure now. Plan your 2026 pasture strategy to maximize forage.
