Tag: family farms
Finding out where joy resides
It is in our daily choice of how to approach and accept every bit of life with a happy heart that makes all the difference.
Ask FSA Andy about losing a spouse
FSA Andy shares her own experience losing a spouse, urging readers to plan ahead and take care of their health in 2017.
Does agritourism fit your farm? 8 things to consider
Pick-your-owns, wineries, historic farms and other agritourist activities contribute over $8 million dollars to the state economy. If you're thinking of joining the 700 Ohio farms who already offer agritourism, these factors will help you decide.
7 tips for family meetings on the farm
Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.
4 tips for balancing your farm and family
Use these tips to better help you manage time and find a balance between your family and farm.
The family farm defined our lives
Judith Sutherland recalls her upbringing and details how its defined her.
Stress management during tough financial times on the farm
There is no doubt the production agriculture sector is going through a tough financial period. In particular, low crop prices and low milk prices are severely impacting row crop and dairy producers.
Can you find a new farm owner who is not a...
For many, it’s ‘out of the box’ thinking to consider having someone outside the family assume the ownership and management of a farm, but it may be a viable option to consider.
Bicentennial Farms in Lawrence County: Neighbors bound by history
Crystalaire Farm and the Thompson Farm in New Wilmington, Pa. were honored with the designation as a bicentennial farm recently. Read each farm's story.
Thompson farm purchased in 1805
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — A farm with roots 200 years deep clings to what it is and what it was before a road divided...
