Events, Lifestyle
Posted on August 27, 2025
September 5 is the International Day of Charity, and while many of us are struggling to take care of our own, sometimes giving just a little can mean a lot. Think of the bell ringers around the holidays – all that pocket change that goes into those red buckets really adds up. So, if you are so incli...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on August 25, 2025
It’s important that anyone hoping to hit the hunting trail has put in the time to educate themselves on hunting ethics and hunting safety. Black bear season in NYS ranges from mid-September to early December. NYSDEC ( New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation ) oversees numerous hunting and...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on August 25, 2025
Summer is a season for relaxation. When it comes to food, nothing quite exudes the spirit of summer like a good dessert. A freshly cooked pie on the windowsill can waft through the house and into the yard, enticing family members and passersby alike. Kicking up your heels and enjoying a piece of pie...
Gardening Farming
Posted on August 24, 2025
Rabbits are adorable creatures – until they devour your newly planted perennials. Many gardeners find themselves quite frustrated by the damage that rabbits can cause to their beloved plants. Understanding what you can do to discourage them from dining in your garden can help gardeners and rabbits c...
Lifestyle
Posted on August 22, 2025
August in the Northeast means some really flavorful produce is ready to be picked and enjoyed. Combining it only makes it better! Consider this recipe for August-ready goodies, courtesy of the Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition in New Hampshire. Mixed Greens, Peaches & Corn Salad with Balsamic-Map...
Events
Andy Haman 
Posted on August 20, 2025
Roseboom, NY, is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it type of place if you’re not from the area (and, let’s be honest, even if you are – sometimes). It’s the storybook image of a small village: a few picturesque homes, a general store or restaurant, a small white church, all framed against the dark blue-green...
Lifestyle
Tamra M. Bolton 
Posted on August 20, 2025
Like a lot of families, we have particular sayings and phrases that pepper our everyday speech. Some are exclusive to our family; others are shared by our community or region. Growing up, we used them freely, not realizing those outside our family unit might not understand them. Even today, we use s...
Lifestyle
Posted on August 17, 2025
Summer means baseball and softball, and it also means the height of grilling season. This year, the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, funded by the beef checkoff, is stepping up to the plate as a proud partner of the Little League® World Series – a perfect pairing of beef and America’s favorite...
Events, Gardening Farming
Posted on August 15, 2025
It’s beginning to feel like the peak of our summer season has arrived in the Finger Lakes. The signs for me are when I finally seemed to have a grasp on my pollen allergy and can breathe again, those fields of wheat have turned a golden color and are now being harvested and the farmers market is a b...
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Rebecca Long Chaney 
October 22, 2025
While many Maryland farmers continue to battle aggravating regulations, increased input costs and fluctuating market prices, other Old Line State farm...
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Karl H. Kazaks 
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LOWESVILLE, VA – Deer Creek Farm is a registered Simmental and SimAngus operation owned by Mark and Dana Campbell. Located in western Nelson County wi...
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Enrico Villamaino 
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In the rolling hills of Jeffersonville, NY, Myers Century Farm is more than just a dairy operation. It’s a living, breathing testament to grit, growth...
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jkarkwren 
October 22, 2025
Grayhouse Farms is the recipient of the 2025 Carolinas Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and be...