Of warts and toads
American toads are widespread throughout eastern North America. As long as there is moisture and a bountiful food supply, they can live in many habitats.
Prepping for the county hay show
District manager of Medina SWCD Eric Hange sheds light on the criteria used to assess the quality of hay bales at the county fair.
Farmers quick to offer a helping hand
Judith Sutherland finds comfort in the generally kind nature of farmers and their willingness to help those in need.
Making headway on a work in progress takes time, ingenuity
Eric Keller ponders all that goes into making a property exactly that way you want it to be.
How not to walk a cat
Kym Seabolt recently came to find herself looking online for enrichment activities for her cat. The outcome of this search surprised even her.
A tiny wire, a few feathers and a helping hand
Jim Abrams recalls a trip to the the Gallatin River near Bozeman, Montana where he did a little fly fishing.
Start scouting and preparation for tick and fly season now
It is time to start thinking about how we can keep our grazing animals safe from ticks and flies that can cause medical problems and production losses.
The failure to learn history’s simple lessons
Alan Guebert recalls the brilliance of Theodore W. Schultz, “perhaps the world’s most pre-eminent agricultural economist.”
Despite all warnings, ducklings are almost impossible to resist
Despite the mess they create and their other qualities that make keeping them difficult, Eliza Blue has given in and gotten herself a few ducklings.
Calf heat stress management basics
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh shares tips for identifying and managing heat stress in calves.
