Tag: farming
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.
My mother will tell you mother knows best
Feeding more people with the same land base without degrading the environment against the backdrop of intense weather may require a different mindset.
Talking about my generation
The dramatic drop in farmers in less than five generations shows the power and culture-changing impact of technology on farming and rural America.
Farmers should rely on faith and hope
Sam Moore reflects on the recent weather and recalls nasty weather patterns of the past — more specifically, Europe in 1879.
Taking a walk down memory lane in letters
Sam Moore shares a few of the letters farm women wrote to the editor of the August 1938 issue of The Farmer's Wife.
How to help wild bees this summer
If beekeeping isn't your thing, but you'd still like to help bee populations, learn how to enhance your yard or farm to attract wild bees.
Opportunities for farmers through eFields
A new OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences program, eFields, promotes production agriculture through the use of on-farm research.
Farmers, hiding their struggles
Farmers carry a heavy physical and mental burden over a lifetime. Judith Sutherland reminds them to seek help when they need it.
How to purchase animals for your hobby farm
Beginning hobby farmers can easily be duped or wind up getting in way over their heads. Use these tips to make the right decisions about purchasing animals.
In the long run it’s, well, a long run
USDA sees just a $1.9 billion growth in net farm income over the coming 10 years — from a $77.6 billion forecast in 2019 to $79.5 billion in 2028.
