Kathy Hedberg

I got into beekeeping several years ago after a friend gave me a bunch of bee hive equipment that her sister was discarding and I thought, “Wow, I can start a new hobby without any cost!” Well, a few thousand dollars later I’m still into it, although I ha... See more

It’s an honored tradition for astronauts in outer space to hold online chats with students on the Earth, who frequently ask pointed questions such as: “How do you sneeze in space?” Anything that can get kids to lift their imaginations above what is someti... See more

The best gifts don’t always come wrapped in ribbons and bows. A few months ago a friend of mine dropped by two big bags of chicken manure. “All for me?” I asked. She nodded shyly. Later, another friend donated several buckets full of cow manure. Those wer... See more

Thirty years ago, job opportunities for women in agriculture were limited mainly to support roles — traditional duties that helped back up the men, who were usually in charge both on and off the field. Much has changed in the past few decades and today mo... See more

Sometimes I wonder if pet food companies think I’m as gullible as those who believe there are school districts that have installed litter boxes in their bathrooms to accommodate students who identify as non-human animals. When I first heard about “furries... See more