Breathing in the last of summer’s magic
Eliza Blue offers a short poem in hopes that it inspires you to breathe in the last of summer's magic before we get swept up into all that comes next.
Barn swallows earn their keep
Every spring Tami Gingrich awaits the arrival of the first barn swallow with great anticipation. And throughout the summer she's delighted by them.
Nothing unimportant ever happens during the Ohio State Fair
Bonnie Ayars reflects on how the Ohio State Fair is a foundation of learning and living.
Self sufficiency feeds the soul
Modern agriculture currently feeds the world, but it doesn't feed Eric Keller's soul, like bottle feeding a calf or harvesting tomatoes with his kids.
Trip to unmentionable state proves worth mentioning
Julie Geiss and her family travel to Michigan to enjoy some of its most scenic attractions.
August reports show continued loss of export markets
Alan Guebert weighs in on America's role as a major ag exporter in the global corn, cotton, wheat, rice and soybean markets.
A new approach to farm succession
OSU Extension educator David Marrison offers some different approaches to simplify the process of farm succession.
Can you help us solve the mystery behind Item No. 1255?
Item No. 1255 has been submitted by Linda Mueller, of Wadsworth, Ohio. She discovered it in an old shop of her dad's. Can you help her determine what it is?
Accidents happen
Deer have been a major hindrance to Eliza Blue's tours the last two summers. While she's proud of her music, she hasn't enjoyed the accidents.
The dog days of summer – not about dogs at all
Tami Gingrich offers insight into the lives, sounds and environmental benefits of cicadas.
