When I was just three years old, I received the best birthday gift a little girl could dream of – a beautiful palomino Shetland pony thought to be around four, Dude. Dude and I were best friends. He taught me how to ride, how to care for something else and most importantly, what I was passionate abo...

Those who like to go snowmobiling are probably chomping at the bit, waiting for enough snow to fall so they can take their sleds out. Whether you’re new to the pastime or heading out on the trails as a well-traveled winter wanderer, it’s important to review some safety guidelines so that everyone ca...

Warning: Graphic images within My granddaughter was attacked by a gray fox during the day, very near our home in rural Upstate New York. Luckily, I was there to chase it away immediately, even though it kept trying to come back and bite her or me again. Since I had on work boots and jeans, I didn’t ...

CARTHAGE, NY – The Continental Congress in June 1777 officially designated a 13-stripe flag, representing the original American colonies, as its national banner. Over the years, the American flag has been redesigned more than two dozen times. Today, wood artisan Jim Hamilton handcrafts wavy wooden f...

This weekend, I spent some time talking with Dan Sullivan, farmer and founder of the Richfield Springs Community Food Co-Op about his country culture journey, which is the epitome of escaping the big city to follow one’s passion. (Look for Dan’s story in an upcoming post here on the website!) He men...

Like Ricky Bobby says, if you’re not first, you’re last . Happy September 2021! This is your Country Culture editor-in-chief, Courtney Llewellyn, blue ribbon champion of the Great New York State Fair. I earned my coveted blue ribbon yesterday at the fair’s Hay Bale Tossing Contest after launching my...

Back in 1989, the National Honey Board declared the month of September as National Honey Month as a way to promote beekeeping and honey production (and honey consumption!) in the U.S. It’s a major commodity for both beekeepers and consumers. U.S. honey production in 2020 totaled 148 million pounds, ...