Get ready — it really is winter
Back in November, I wore a winter coat because it was cold outside.Since then, it has been around 45 degrees almost every day. I...
Kicking off 2020 agriculture events
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe we have concluded another decade and are beginning a new one as we are now into 2020.I...
Wins for Ohio in ‘19, more to come
The new year is a time to look back on the accomplishments of 2019 and look forward into the new year. Reflecting back on...
Gloria’s pretzels Flat Rock favorite
This week Julia and I would like to share some of her adventures on school projects with her friends, including old-fashioned noodle making...
Our future is ours to write
Recaps of the highlights and lowlights of 2019 have filled our televisions, newspapers and the internet for the past several weeks.It’s human nature to...
Making wise seed decisions for farm
It is amazing we are closing out yet another year. Where does time fly when you’re having fun?As we enter another new year, be...
Connecting housing and economic development
The Center for Rural Affairs has long focused on strategies to support economic vitality for small communities. Our work to assist small businesses, develop...
Working to keep America’s promise
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, I had the honor to serve alongside incredible soldiers who were prepared to make huge sacrifices for the United States...
Cherish your Christmas blessings
Christmas with our children and grandchildren is something we always look forward to each year, and this past weekend was ground zero for this...
Let’s be kind to all
My fraternity brother at the University of Michigan was dying from diabetes, having already endured a series of minor amputations. But Art loved music...
