Tag: family farm
Dairy farm chores always come first
Judith Sutherland's childhood heartbreak over missing her cousin's wedding reveals timeless lessons about sacrifice and the rigid rhythms of farm life.
Adolph Tree Farm earns Ohio Century Farm status
Adolph Tree Farm recently earned Ohio Century Farm status for preserving the last 17 acres of its family's former dairy farm in Suffield Township, Ohio.
Recalling adventures in livestock and the kindness of strangers
Judith Sutherland recalls the way passersby were enamored with the dairy farm of her youth.
One-shot Annie to the rescue
Judith Sutherland recalls the day she learned her mom was a one-shot Annie.
Quiet evenings, magical sunsets make for a wonderful world
Standing under a magical sunset on a quiet summer evening reminded Judith Sutherland how lucky she is are to live on her farm.
Summer’s heat can pose challenges in the milking parlor
Milking a herd of dairy cattle every day is where Judith Sutherland learned she and her sisters could prevail over almost anything.
Growing up on the farm taught some tough life lessons
Judith Sutherland reflects on lessons she learned growing up on a farm.
Childhood farm chores build character
Judith Sutherland writes about experiences from her childhood that built character.
In memory of Daniel Kibler: Donation hog raises over $30K in...
The donation hog, auctioned in memory of Daniel Kibler, raised $33,955 for the Portage County Junior Fair Market Livestock Sale Exhibitor Scholarship fund.
The importance of conducting family business meetings
Meeting as a family on a regular basis to discuss the present and future direction of your farm can be beneficial.
