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Dough Boxes: A much-kneaded item of pioneer Ohio country furniture
How did pioneers bake bread for large families? Columnist Paul Locher explores the history of the dough box—a distinctive piece of early American furniture used by settlers to knead and rise dough.
How-To's
No such thing as bad weather: A farmer’s guide to dressing...
Is your winter gear working as hard as you are? Rachel Wagoner, Farm and Dairy editor and livestock farmer, shares her essential principles for surviving a cold snap. Whether you're tending sheep or just shoveling the drive, learn why mobility is just as important as insulation and get Rachel’s "real-world" take on the three-layer method.
How to repurpose your Christmas tree for wildlife habitat
Speaking of birds... Learn how live-cut Christmas trees can be recycled after the holidays to create habitat for Ohio’s birds, fish, and wildlife across the state. Plus find drop-off locations across Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
Columns
No ice is 100% safe: Essential precautions for winter recreation
Learn how to check ice thickness, what gear to carry, and life-saving self-rescue techniques to stay safe on frozen ponds and lakes this winter.
How active hutch ventilation improves calf health and herd longevity
Discover how active calf hutch ventilation reduces heat stress and bacteria while increasing the likelihood of calves staying in the herd long-term.
Remembering a skunk-wrangling friend
Eliza Blue shares a story about a dearly parted friend, Pat Dinkins, who once trapped a skunk that had gotten into her basement.
Box tree moth quarantine expands in Ohio, West Virginia
Ohio is expanding its box tree moth quarantine to seven new counties. Learn how to identify this invasive pest, check the new boundaries, and report sightings.
A roadmap for conservation: Inside Ohio’s 2025 wildlife wins
From sturgeon releases to new habitat grants, explore the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s 2025 successes and their ambitious conservation plans for 2026.
Bringing the cows home to Columbus
Professor Maurice Eastridge explores the history and future of Ohio State University's dairy program, from its humble beginnings to the new high-tech facility, the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex. Find out what it really means to bring the cows home to Columbus.
