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Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
How-To's
How to build a bird-friendly backyard habitat in Ohio this spring
Want more birds in your yard? Guernsey SWCD's Madyson Black talk about how to plant for pollinators, choose the right bird feeders and manage Ohio wildlife habitats this season.
How to make a classic chocolate gob
Learn how to make a classic chocolate gob (whoopie pie), a cake-like cookie sandwich that is commonly eaten in homes across Pennsylvania.
Columns
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and OSU Extension tools to find the most profitable N rate for your corn crop.
Quitting my job to focus on protein full-time
From surviving on garden hoses and Twizzlers to needing a bucket of water daily just to feel alive—Kymberly Foster Seabolt's hilarious take on the modern wellness struggle.
The fog calendar: A blizzard validates ancient folk wisdom
Eliza Blue shares how the "fog calendar" accurately predicted a South Dakota blizzard, bringing much-needed moisture to the prairie during calving season.
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
War in the Middle East and the growing toll on American farms
As U.S.-Israel tensions ignite, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil and fertilizer prices skyrocketing. Alan Guebert talks through how the numbers are hitting U.S. farms.
The identity of the mystery ax from West Virginia is revealed
Mystery solved! See how a rare, forged stone mason’s ax from Cool Ridge, WV, was used to finish stone walls and why it required a "heck of an arm" to use.
