Tag: family farms
Don Harpster: an inspiring farmer
Don Harpster lifted Judith Sutherland's spirits back in the 1980s when farmers struggled. Now, at 90, he still knows how to inspire the farmer in all of us.
Bicentennial farms are treasures
Let's take a second to appreciate the fact that Ohio has farms that have been in operation by the same family for over 200 years.
Reversing roles made this man think twice
Check out Sam Moore's story of a husband and wife swapping roles, and the unexpected outcome.
Summing up a true love story
The love that brought Judith Sutherland's parents to a house with no indoor plumbing took root, and things got better as they found success in farming.
Mentors made the difference
In Part Three of Judith Sutherland's four-part series about her parents' early years together, she recalls the guidance they received from valued mentors.
‘Our love just kept growing’
Judith Sutherland recalls her parents' modest beginnings with respect and fondness.
Low-interest loans support Pa. family farms
Seven new low-interest loans were approved to help small family farms in Adams, Bedford, Berks, Columbia, Lancaster, Northumberland and Snyder counties.
Losing our connection to the land
As agriculture becomes more corporate, farmers and their families lose their connection to the land.
A farmer worth a million dollars
Judith Sutherland had a modest childhood on the farm, but she'll never forget the day her father's tax accountant told him he was worth a million dollars.
Self-discipline is built into farm life
Nothing good ever comes from boredom — something most farm kids don't experience. Self-discipline is built into daily chores, the more demanding the better.
