National Scavenger Hunt Day is May 24 – are you ready for an adventure? Grab a basket and a camera and head outside to join in the fun! See if you can find these things in and around your home and farm: Egg Feather Clover (extra points if it has four leaves) Cow patty Yellow flower Green crayon Maso...

The first Saturday in May is celebrated as a day for small things with big flavor. The HerbDay Coalition, an organization of five nonprofit groups, started National Herb Day to raise awareness about the useful properties and importance of herbs in daily life. They also encourage people to learn more...

“As the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) continues to warn us, we need to act now: the coming years are crucial for the future of our planet,” said Edie Mukiibi, president of Slow Food . “The best way to celebrate International Earth Day on April 22 is to acknowledge this final warning a...

From salads and sauces to your favorite entrée, fresh garlic and garlic powder add a unique spark to any dish and should be a mainstay for every kitchen. Celebrate it on April 19, National Garlic Day! Planting and Growing Garlic – The Farmer’s Almanac recommends using seed garlic from a local suppli...

Just as baseball season is starting to heat up, we take time on April 17 to pay our respects to a different kind of bat. Bat Appreciation Day represents an opportunity to learn more about the important role bats play in ecology and biodiversity. In 1982, a group of concerned scientists founded Bat C...

It might be a bit early in our neck of the woods to be celebrating this, but April 5 is National Dandelion Day. Regarded by many as either bright harbingers of spring or annoying pests, dandelions are found just about everywhere. Dandelions, however, aren’t indigenous to North America. They were bro...

Conservation is a collective responsibility shared by individuals across the globe. Protecting the planet and ensuring its future has never been more important, as various organizations and environmentalists warn that, without immediate action, many of the more harmful effects of climate change coul...

Springtime signals the start of auction season, and auctions can be really fun places to get the things you need (or just want) for your home or farm. There are some things you can do to set yourself up for success before you head out, though. The first tip may sound like torture to those who get th...

The last full week in March is designated as National Agriculture Week by the Agriculture Council of America, a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern societ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is reminding you that local maple is always in season. There are many local maple producers in Chautauqua County and across New York State. Chautauqua Grown, a source for all things local foods in Chautauqua County, is availabl...

Virginia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week will be observed March 6 – 10, just in time for the unpredictable spring storm season. But late winter/early spring weather can negatively affect all of us, so we’re fortunate the Old Dominion State is willing to share some tips with us. Hosted by the VA Depa...

Cole crops is the general term used to describe broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale and kohlrabi. Harvesting these vegetables at the right stage of maturity results in nutritious, high quality produce – which is awesome news for February 17, National Cabbage Day! It almo...

January 27 is National Have Fun at Work Day, and if that sounds impossible, it’s not. Really! Don’t wait for fun and joy to come to you. Sometimes you have to create it yourself, and that’s okay. We’ve all played games to make tedious or tough activities pass faster. How many bales can you throw in ...

We should preface this by saying these are just fun days to celebrate – we are not suggesting you convert from your faith! It’s always fun to mix up the calendar and try something new, right? With that in mind, we humbly present St. Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh version of Valentine’s Day. Pronounced Dwu...

Whether your office is in a traditional workspace or tucked away in a spare room at home, practicality rules and, above and beyond all else, your office is a place for productivity. That often means a computer, printer and related equipment, along with a lot of paper and hard surfaces. Adding someth...