Farm and Rural Family Life

Farms are busy places and it can be hard for farmers to find quiet time for themselves. 

Columnist Shelby Watson-Hampton enjoys the special qualities of a farm community while on the road.

Columnist Sue Bowman wonders if their Kubota snow plow is laughing from its haven in the barn.

Housing developments, profitability and young children all played a part in why this Chambersburg farm switched from dairy to direct-to-consumer beef and eggs.

Columnist Joyce Bupp seesaws between spring and winter weather.

In the Parable of the Vineyard Workers, Jesus explains that it doesn't matter who you are or how long you've known God — everyone is equal in the Lord's eyes.

Members of our Lancaster Farming news team share their thoughts on episode two of Farmer Wants a Wife.

Music and dairy farming have both taken center stage throughout Jeff Corle’s life. So when the difficult time came to sell his cows, turning to songwriting to process his emotions was a natural choice.

From Almanzo Wilder to Tom Joad, books and comics are full of beloved agricultural heroes. Here are six of our favorite fictional farmers.

Columnist Joyce Bupp's farm dog brings regular gifts to the family.