Events, Gardening Farming
Posted on November 8, 2022
There is a running joke in pop culture about the average American (outside of certain immigrant and minority communities) not knowing how to properly to utilize spices and seasonings. Take an app like TikTok – there are pages and pages of videos with Black and Hispanic moms, grandmothers and aunts r...
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Andy Haman 
Posted on October 20, 2022
Rest is a fundamental human need. Sleep, sure. But sometimes that just looks like needing a break from our daily routine and an opportunity for relaxation and fun away from our normal schedule and surroundings. The farming and homesteading crowd are no different. The demand of a busy schedule someti...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Joan Kark-Wren 
Posted on April 6, 2022
April is Kids Garden Month and what better time to share your love of gardening with a child? From learning what it takes to grow your food to spending time with family to encouraging a child’s curiosity, gardening has many benefits. Starting with small projects based on your child’s age, ability an...
Events, Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on March 22, 2022
With more than 98% of Americans having little to no direct connection to farming or ranching, now, more than ever, there’s a need and opportunity for the agriculture community to tell its story. In honor of National Ag Day, the New York Beef Council is sharing one story of a New York beef producer w...
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Andy Haman 
Posted on December 24, 2021
A brief history of the gingerbread house and finding a holiday’s sense of home in a Christmas tradition Gingerbread houses are a holiday staple in my house. We didn’t quite get the memo the first year we tried it – you know, to use actual gingerbread? There were five of us kids, early elementary to ...
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Troy Bishopp 
Posted on December 20, 2021
There was a saying back in the ‘80s – “real men don’t eat quiche” – that was provoked by American screenwriter and humorist Bruce Feirstein, who questioned one’s masculinity if you ate the French tart. Political incorrectness aside, my morning “pie” is a staple for a busy grab-and-go farmer while be...
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Bruce Button 
Posted on December 3, 2021
My father and grandfather were some of the hardest-working, Bible-believing people I knew. My grandfather raised a family of four kids, and together with his wife they ran a small farm (110 acres), with some help from my grandmother working at Beech Nut Foods in Canajoharie, NY, when the kids became...
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Joan Kark-Wren 
Posted on November 29, 2021
Are you always hoping for that perfect holiday meal, be it the golden-brown turkey, moist and tender, or the rolls hot from the oven ready just as everyone is sitting down, or the table set just so? In my many years of hosting holiday dinners I confess it’s never happened. My potatoes are mashed and...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Andrew Haman 
Posted on September 24, 2021
The importance of farm chore traditions and food preparation for kids Including your kids in the process of homesteading, farming and growing food for your family leaves an indelible mark on them. If you had asked me at age of 7 or 8 my thoughts on the matter, I probably couldn’t be bothered. They w...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on September 10, 2021
If you don’t grow your own, you can find an orchard near you through your county or region’s tourism site. September is known for a lot of things, with “back-to-school” generally getting most of the attention, but it’s also a great harvest month for a lot of tasty produce. The first harvest we’ll be...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
August 25, 2026
Spring and autumn are peak times of the year for millions of people to experience seasonal allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy noses can make ...
Events, Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
August 24, 2026
After a few months of fun in the sun, it can be difficult to admit that summer will soon be over. Lazy, hazy days likely filled the calendar, with tim...
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Andy Haman 
August 23, 2026
When pondering projects around a house, it’s easy to overlook small tasks and direct your focus toward more significant undertakings. Small projects m...
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Courtney Llewellyn 
August 21, 2026
Residents of the U.S. celebrate Labor Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of the nation’s workers. Th...