Farm ponds, these sapphires that dot rural landscapes, conjure an idyllic scene in the theater of the mind. I can see a boy of 10, oblivious to the doughy mud that curls around and soaks his high-tops ...

During the summer months, landowners and their families can enjoy the fun, recreational benefits of having a farm pond, said Scott Jones, small-impoundment extension specialist at the University of ...

Often one of the most neglected on-farm habitats, ponds can really have an impact on wildlife considering the small area they occupy. Providing they remain unpolluted, ponds are refuges for aquatic ...