Tag: 2026-04-23
Enemies we have never met: Navigating disastrous DIY and former owners
Owning an old home means uncovering decades of questionable DIY repairs, writes longtime columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt. From "cookie tin" junction boxes to rusty razors, see why every renovation is a gamble.
‘Who Is My Neighbor?’ Woman on horse-drawn quest for common ground
Starting in Millersburg, Ohio, Sea Rhyder is trekking across America with two ponies and a Corgi to prove that real-life kindness still outweighs online hostility. Follow her "Who Is My Neighbor?" journey as she seeks common ground through slow travel and storytelling.
Spring rain equals runoff: How to protect local streams
Spring rains bring more than just flowers—they bring stormwater runoff. Ashland SWCD's Zoey Dudte talks about how soil, pollutants and nutrients impact our local waterways and shares simple steps you can take to protect our water quality.
Better farming starts with you: The power of self-awareness
Discover how self-awareness and personality assessments like MBTI and DiSC can transform communication and reduce conflict within your farm family business.
US farm economy hits crisis point amid spiking fertilizer and fuel...
American farmers are facing "generational headwinds" as spiking fertilizer and fuel costs threaten crop yields, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. With 70% of producers unable to afford essential inputs, the AFBF warns of a growing national security risk.
How to make eastern redbud jam
Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how to make eastern redbud jam from the flowers that grow on the native eastern redbud tree.
Long-awaited animal diagnostics lab opens in western Pennsylvania
State and local officials celebrate the opening of the Keystone Animal Diagnostics Center in at Penn State Beaver's campus. Funded by a $6 million state investment, the new lab will slash testing wait times for Western Pennsylvania farmers and bolster the state's defenses against animal disease.
Evaluating pasture damage: Is it time to renovate or repair?
Hard summers and muddy springs have left many pastures thin and weed-heavy. Ohio State University's Dean Kreager talk about how to use pasture condition scoring, soil testing and weed management to bring your forage back to life.
Power play: Why this Ohio farmer regrets his move to solar
A Paulding County farmer warns others to look beyond the grant money as transmission charges and a potential PUCO rule change threaten the "free power" dream that comes with on-farm solar.
