Autumn in Orange County, NY, is not only rich with stunning fall foliage and the crispness of the cooler days, but a full lineup of festivals and autumn fun. What’s better to drink this season than world-class ciders – especially during New York Cider Week, Oct. 5 – 13, 2024. Orange County, in the H...

September’s kickoff of football season coincides with the celebration of America’s favorite game day protein. For over two decades, the National Chicken Council has joined other chicken organizations in the U.S. to promote chicken sales in September. National Chicken Month offers the chance to celeb...

As harvest season begins, you’ll see more farming equipment on the roads as farmers travel between fields. With this increase in traffic, it’s important for both farmers and the community to take extra precautions. National Farm Safety & Health Week runs from Sept. 15 – 21, and transportation incide...

Food is a big part of autumn, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each autumn, families plan apple picking excursions with their eyes on baking homemade apple pies. And while Halloween is made even more fun when carving jack-o’-lanterns, savvy celebrants know that carving ses...

As we step into cooler weather, dinner tables tend to look a lot different at meal time than they do in summer. Come autumn and winter, people look to balance flavor with additional qualities that can chase away the chill. In spite of its name, chili can warm anyone up quickly. Chili is often spicy,...

Bella and Max aren’t just any dogs. They are your dogs, and they are part of the family. After all, they go to doggie day camp while you are at work and their bedtime dictates the rest of the household bedtime too. Bella and Max are basically your children. They get pup cups when you get your aftern...

Fishing and hunting are popular outdoor activities. Many outdoor enthusiasts engage in angling or hunting so they can have trophies to put up on their walls. Others rely on hunting and fishing for supplemental food sources. Game animals will have to be cleaned and processed properly whether they’re ...

While it’s not polite to eat dessert first, sometimes it’s difficult to avoid a little indulgence. Such is the case with the following recipe for Pecan Fudge Pie courtesy of Mollie Cox Bryan’s “Mrs. Rowe’s Little Book of Southern Pies” (Ten Speed Press). Pecan Fudge Pie Makes one 10-inch pie ½ recip...

Pumpkin pie is a fall favorite, but it’s also a perfect pie to serve throughout the holiday season. There are many different pumpkin pie recipes, even though it’s difficult to improve on pumpkin pie which is known for its creamy consistency and warm spices. But pumpkin pie can be even more delicious...

As summer gives way to the crisp embrace of autumn, there’s no better time to preserve the beauty of your favorite flowers. Drying these flowers allows you to enjoy their vibrant colors and delicate forms year-round. Whether you’re creating a dried bouquet, a fall wreath or simply preserving a few s...

Exploring the great outdoors is a rewarding way to bear witness to the majesty of nature. Nature frequently presents awe-inspiring vistas that can take individuals’ breath away. Some nature lovers are content to bask in the moment and set the scene to memory. Others may want a more permanent way to ...

Summer’s bounty knows no bounds. Home gardeners often discover there are a number of crops they can harvest during the waning days of summer, with tomatoes, blueberries, zucchini and other squashes among the offerings. It pays to have various ways to prepare these ingredients when a garden starts to...

The New York Department of Ag & Markets, with support from the Farm Journal Foundation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation and CCE Onondaga, announced that the New York Voice of the Farmer Garden will feature several new interactive components at the 2024...

Did you know that the condition of your yard can have an impact on regional water quality? Areas where soil is left open and unvegetated are spots that are susceptible to erosion. Erosion happens when unprotected earth is moved by water from one place to another. Sediment from eroding soil can end u...

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...