Tag: commentary
Hey, 2020, thanks for crazy highs and insane lows
Rebecca Miller stopped writing at one point this year. She started again, because she could take a breath long enough to put something down in written form.
Putting the pandemic in perspective
The pandemic is touching the lives of everyone, globally. That knowledge helps put things in perspective for Rebecca Miller.
Welcome to our parallel universe
There are different narratives going on right now with the national election, at the expense of the one of the most unique political processes in the world.
Building new traditions with livestock guardian dogs
This year has ushered in a new tradition for Rebecca Miller: early morning treks with her livestock guardian dogs and sheep.
When we take the time to listen
When Rebecca Miller's phone rang, it started with a complaint, but turned into a conversation about the struggles of a modern day farmer.
Small minds should have no place here
One stolen political sign is a sad harbinger of the times for Rebecca Miller.
In the time of COVID, community isn’t just a word
Rebecca Miller ponders county fairs, masks, Africa and what community has to look like in 2020.
Lessons from a livestock guardian dog
I spent most of my life saying, vehemently, I wasn’t a dog person. That has changed, and I have livestock guardian dogs to thank. One, in particular, actually. His name is Houdini, and he was the first livestock guardian dog I trained.
Farming: It’s not about size, it’s about smarts
Successful farming is not about equipment, or acres or herd size. It's about management. Farm and Dairy Editor Susan Crowell urges farmers get better at what they control: their own management skills.
Pay attention to Lake Erie battle
The activist group behind the Lake Erie Bill of Rights is after more than just cleaner water. Editor Susan Crowell urges you to pay attention to what's going on in Toledo that could target personal property rights.
