Radically Rural builds sustainability and success for rural life and places by building a network that connects people to each other and to new ideas. The annual Radically Rural Summit is divided into seven different program tracks that feature topics offering strategic opportunities for transformat...

Now in its 26th year, Outdoor Family Weekend promises to educate and engage campers of all interests and abilities with a host of new workshops and evening entertainment. As in past years, it will take place at Stillwater State Park in Groton, VT. Dates for the 2024 event are Sept. 6 – 8. The weeken...

Late summer and early autumn bring an abundant harvest of fresh local produce to our community, and accessing it is as easy as visiting your local farmers market. Farmers Market Week, celebrated the first full week of August every year, reminds us to utilize this community resource to get fresh, hea...

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) has released a new YouTube video describing the health benefits of spending time in nature, specifically near water or “blue spaces.” The video is a recording of Dr. Don Rakow, retired Cornell University faculty member, speaking to a live audie...

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD), in partnership with local seamstress Lisa Smith, the Kirkland Town Library and Grow Amsterdam NY, has been awarded grant monies from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) to host a series of educational community Homestead...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County, NY, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated annual event, Open Farm Day, taking place on July 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This unique and engaging event offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonder of local foods ...

In the wake of Shark Week, MPT’s new content initiative brings bovines to primetime with eight days of digital premieres. Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series “Maryland Farm & Harvest” will celebrate cute calves, happy heifers, cuddly cows, bubbly bulls and the farm families that care ...

Herbs and spices are more than just culinary enhancements or seasonal flowers in the garden. These potent, fragrant botanicals have earned their rightful places in the home apothecary, bath and boudoir as well as in both household and industrial applications. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schohar...

The National Bison Association announced on July 1 the annual kickoff to July Bison Month, encouraging consumers to add this uniquely American, delicious, humanely raised, supremely healthy protein to their regular diets. The population of American bison once exceeded 30 million animals across North...

American Farmland Trust (AFT) recently kicked off the 16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ (AFMC) – a significant milestone to celebrate the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the U.S. as voted on by the public. Since 2008, AFMC has highlighted the key role farmers market...

One of the Grange’s core values is good stewardship of the earth and resources. Another is enjoying a good potluck. This summer, take the challenge to marry the two by organizing a sustainable potluck. This can be a rewarding way to promote environmentally friendly practices and potentially bring yo...

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day...

Environmental and recycling businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals around the U.S. are making plans to celebrate the annual International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) coming up the week of May 5 – 11. The goal of ICAW is to build public awareness on the benefits of compost use ...

The connotations of “spring cleaning” lead to images of sunny days, clearing out the old and shaking down the cobwebs. Of wiping down walls until they shine and filling the air with the scent of lemony goodness. Your pantry deserves the same love as your den or your bedroom! It’s easy to fall into b...

American Heart Month is in February – as is National Barley Month – and Ground Up is on a mission to share the heart-healthy qualities of barley flour with bakers and diners everywhere. Barley, an often-overlooked grain for bakers, is officially recognized by the FDA for its high soluble fiber conte...