Tag: family farm
Quiet evenings, magical sunsets make for a wonderful world
Standing under a magical sunset on a quiet summer evening reminded Judith Sutherland how lucky she is are to live on her farm.
Summer’s heat can pose challenges in the milking parlor
Milking a herd of dairy cattle every day is where Judith Sutherland learned she and her sisters could prevail over almost anything.
Growing up on the farm taught some tough life lessons
Judith Sutherland reflects on lessons she learned growing up on a farm.
Childhood farm chores build character
Judith Sutherland writes about experiences from her childhood that built character.
In memory of Daniel Kibler: Donation hog raises over $30K in...
The donation hog, auctioned in memory of Daniel Kibler, raised $33,955 for the Portage County Junior Fair Market Livestock Sale Exhibitor Scholarship fund.
The importance of conducting family business meetings
Meeting as a family on a regular basis to discuss the present and future direction of your farm can be beneficial.
Loving all the hopeless things
As a child, Judith Sutherland named all the animals on her family farm. She couldn't give up on any without recognizing its wonder in the world.
Complicated barn cat politics
Barn cat politics are complicated. They are full of alliances, double-crossing and violent overthrows.
Memories of trash and treasure: Part 2
The old farm dump site in the woods of Judith Sutherland's youth provided her and her siblings with the boards they needed to build their own treehouse.
Vacation essentials: Mayonnaise jar, ‘light breakfast’ and, of course, butter
Alan Guebert recalls the eccentricities of the humble family vacations of his youth, still amazed that his parents managed a week’s vacation every August.
