Family

Get the latest on farm family issues, including education, health, and safety. This section also features farm humor columnists and information for women involved in agriculture and farming.
One of the hazards of culling reading materials during a midwinter cleanup is being waylaid by a garden seed catalogue. One of the hazards of culling reading materials during a midwinter cleanup is being waylaid by a garden seed catalogue.
The Joys (and Pains) of Winter DIY
A pair of tourists view the T. rex skeleton on display in the lobby of the Museum at Prairiefire, located in the Kansas City metro area. A pair of tourists view the T. rex skeleton on display in the lobby of the Museum at Prairiefire, located in the Kansas City metro area.
Ringing in the New Year
Lisa Foust Prater Lisa Foust Prater
Reporter's Notebook: 2024 in the Rearview
Christina Wrenn in a high tunnel on her North Carolina farm. Christina Wrenn in a high tunnel on her North Carolina farm.
Flowers Saved This Family Farm
A recent view of the falls of the Big Sioux River, festively illuminated for the holiday season. A recent view of the falls of the Big Sioux River, festively illuminated for the holiday season.
An Off-Kilter Christmas
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Plan for a Profitable New Year
Lying by the fence in the Nelson’s cattle yard is the ancient wood burning water tank heater that was used by Jerry’s grandfather. Lying by the fence in the Nelson’s cattle yard is the ancient wood burning water tank heater that was used by Jerry’s grandfather.
Cold Weather Comes Knocking
This is one of the entries in a recent Parade of Lights that Jerry and his wife attended. This is one of the entries in a recent Parade of Lights that Jerry and his wife attended.
Christmastime Is Here
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The Best Farm Dogs for Herding, Guarding Livestock, and More
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Choosing a Farm Dog From a Shelter
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The Endless Winter
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A Day at the Sale Barn
Jacki and Jordan Christman with kids Conway, Citti, and Cahan. Jacki and Jordan Christman with kids Conway, Citti, and Cahan.
How the Christmans Balance Farming, Ranching, and Family
This is a carton of the nutritional supplement that kept the author going when he lost his appetite following his recent cancer treatments. This is a carton of the nutritional supplement that kept the author going when he lost his appetite following his recent cancer treatments.
Steady by Jerks
John and Leslie Wyckoff John and Leslie Wyckoff
15 Minutes With a Farmer Podcast: John Wyckoff, New Jersey Christmas Tree Grower
This is the view that the author enjoyed recently when he hitched a ride in his neighbor’s combine during corn harvest. This is the view that the author enjoyed recently when he hitched a ride in his neighbor’s combine during corn harvest.
Corn Harvest Memories
In this undated photo, Stan Rauch poses by the cockpit of his U-2 spy plane. Flying the U-2 meant wearing a suit similar to what an astronaut would wear. In this undated photo, Stan Rauch poses by the cockpit of his U-2 spy plane. Flying the U-2 meant wearing a suit similar to what an astronaut would wear.
Flying the U-2 Spy Plane
How to Kill a Farm How to Kill a Farm
Create a New Estate Plan or Adjust the Old One?
Illustration of farmer holding estate plan book. Illustration of farmer holding estate plan book.
How to Handle an Outdated Estate Plan
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7 Ag-Related Books Perfect for Gifting
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Calf Pen Politics
Travis and Kendra Paulton with their children (oldest to youngest), Millie, Henry, Lawrence, Gilbert, Boyd, and Martha. Their seventh child was born in May 2024. Travis and Kendra Paulton with their children (oldest to youngest), Millie, Henry, Lawrence, Gilbert, Boyd, and Martha. Their seventh child was born in May 2024.
Meat Marketing in the Digital Age
Margie Weiss and Weiss Centennial Farm Margie Weiss and Weiss Centennial Farm
15 Minutes With a Farmer Podcast: Margie Weiss, Michigan Dairy Farmer
Buffalo plaid painted pumpkin Buffalo plaid painted pumpkin
9 No-Carve, All-Fall Pumpkins
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The Pumpkin Thief
Joanmarie and Roger Weiss pull pretzels from the oven in Oma’s Heritage Haus. Joanmarie and Roger Weiss pull pretzels from the oven in Oma’s Heritage Haus.
‘Willkommen’ Farm Visitors
Jerry's get well cards Jerry's get well cards
Cards and Well Wishes
John Deere oil pressure gauge John Deere oil pressure gauge
Under Pressure
Deanne Frieders preparing broccoli in her kitchen. Deanne Frieders preparing broccoli in her kitchen.
Meet the Woman Behind 'This Farm Girl Cooks'
Jerry Nelson's dog takes a stroll on a foggy farm Jerry Nelson's dog takes a stroll on a foggy farm
Better Days Ahead
Paige Tuggle Paige Tuggle
Agriculture All Day
Marta Grant Marta Grant
Meet Marta Grant
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In-law Issues Affect the Family and Farm
Matthew Kolschefski in his family’s canola field near Butte, North Dakota. Matthew Kolschefski in his family’s canola field near Butte, North Dakota.
Building a Sustainable Future on the Family Farm
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In This Season’s Garden, Grow an Extra Row to Share With Those in Need
Julie and Jerry Nelson and chemotherapy team Julie and Jerry Nelson and chemotherapy team
A Report From the Frontlines
Willie Nelson Farm Aid mural Willie Nelson Farm Aid mural
Murals in Rural Iowa County Showcase Its History and Culture
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Floral Arranging Tools of the Trade
Kendall and Dorcille Vanderslice with a pan of cinnamon rolls Kendall and Dorcille Vanderslice with a pan of cinnamon rolls
Church Cookbooks: Food, Faith, and a Way to Honor Women
Cut flowers in wheelbarrow Cut flowers in wheelbarrow
How to be your own florist
Illustration of a family of five standing outside their two-story house in the snow, next to a red present almost as tall as the house. Illustration of a family of five standing outside their two-story house in the snow, next to a red present almost as tall as the house.
Farmer Asks: When Is the Best Time to Give Large Financial Gifts?
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Shoe Shopping
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Edible Weed Species in Your Own Backyard
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The Pessimistic Farmer
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Thanksgiving Meal Costs Expected to Drop From Record Highs of 2022
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Non Profit Relieves Families Financial Burdens
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Draft Your Farm’s Dream Team
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A Veteran Remembers
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Help for farmers managing their mental health
Members of four generations of the Brown family. Members of four generations of the Brown family.
Letting Go Is the Secret to Survival for This Texas Ranch
Blonde female nurse holds a small beige insulin delivery device in her palm. Blonde female nurse holds a small beige insulin delivery device in her palm.
Education Is Key to Preventing and Managing Diabetes
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It Begins
Sparkles the therapeutic cat Sparkles the therapeutic cat
New Plumbing
A mid-adult blonde woman getting a mammogram. She is being helped by a Black nurse. A mid-adult blonde woman getting a mammogram. She is being helped by a Black nurse.
Rural Women Have Limited Access to Breast Cancer Detection
Elle St. Pierre of Team United States competes during the Women's 1500m Round 1 Elle St. Pierre of Team United States competes during the Women's 1500m Round 1
Vermont Dairy Farmer to Compete in Second Olympics
Aerial view of the Sands farmland Aerial view of the Sands farmland
The Sands Legacy: Two Centuries of Land, Family, and Faith
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The Mask
Heather Barnes demonstrating sheep shearing Heather Barnes demonstrating sheep shearing
How 4-H Changed My Life
An illustration of a couple is split in half. The woman is in front of a black-and-white house, she is reaching to hold the hand of a man, who stands in a field. An illustration of a couple is split in half. The woman is in front of a black-and-white house, she is reaching to hold the hand of a man, who stands in a field.
Farmer's Wife Asks: Will Harvest Season Always Feel so Lonely?
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A Fun Summer Saturday
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A Shipshape Shop
James Butler Jr with his son Oscar James Butler Jr with his son Oscar
Generations of Resilience: The Inspiring Legacy of Butler Farms
Jeff Koehn Jeff Koehn
A fellow traveler