Lifestyle
Posted on August 31, 2023
As Americans prepare to celebrate the last days of summer this Labor Day holiday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) would like to remind owners of some of the best ways to keep their animals healthy and safe. “When making any holiday plans, it is important not to o...
Lifestyle
Posted on August 25, 2023
Water quality is not something people think about all that much, especially in developed nations. Though it can be easy to take water quality for granted in countries with ample regulation and sophisticated filtering systems, there are times when anyone, regardless of where they live, should take st...
Lifestyle
Posted on October 4, 2022
October is upon us, which means there are likely pumpkins everywhere you look these days. Between the festive gourds, the changing leaves and the Halloween decorations, one can be overwhelmed with the amount of orange in October. The most important place to find it, though, it gearing up for hunting...
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Posted on July 25, 2022
Farming and hunting often go hand in hand. Agricultural land that offers food, water and shelter for wildlife is considered prime real estate for hunting. Farmers and other rural landowners routinely grant hunters access to portions of their land through lease agreements. Creating hunting lease agre...
Lifestyle
Posted on July 13, 2022
As our intrepid team member Dan made his way across New York State on the Erie Canalway path by bike, we thought about other ways people can explore their beautiful natural surroundings. Viewing the landscape by water is also a great way to explore, especially with the rivers, creeks and lakes that ...
Lifestyle
Posted on June 16, 2022
Winter is here, and if your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) , an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, bat...
Lifestyle
Posted on December 22, 2021
Whether you’re planning to travel or not this weekend, safety should always come first. With that in mind, we share these winter driving safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Winter Driving Safety Driving safely in winter weather can be a challenge for even the most ex...
Lifestyle
Posted on December 12, 2021
As the holidays approach, many people mull over gift selection. Giving someone food is a thoughtful and kind gesture. Giving someone food poisoning? Not so much. To help gift-givers spread holiday cheer rather than foodborne illness, Martin Bucknavage, senior food safety Extension associate in Penn ...
Lifestyle
Posted on November 30, 2021
In addition to all of the photos being shared of happy families reuniting for Thanksgiving this year, my social media feeds were full of another kind of image. Across much of the Northeast, many of my friends received their first few inches of the white stuff. Some were filled with wintry glee at th...
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Christina Day, NYCAMH 
Posted on November 18, 2021
November 18 is National Rural Health Day. Here, new mom Christina shares her thoughts on the subject. Like many who grew up on a farm, I am passionate about agriculture and have a strong desire to share it with the next generation. I spent my childhood frolicking around the farm with my sisters, cud...
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Andy Haman 
April 22, 2026
Vehicles continue to get more expensive. The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book indicate the average American car buyer paid $50,080 for a new veh...
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Courtney Llewellyn 
April 21, 2026
Let the countdown begin! As of April 21, we’re only 10 days away from the start of the 2026 Canalway Challenge on May 1! Read on for the top 10 things...
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by Sam Mazotta 
April 19, 2026
Dear Paw's Corner: My dog Ale was rushed to the vet with bloat. My friend who was visiting first noticed the symptoms and told me it was an emergency....
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Courtney Llewellyn 
April 17, 2026
Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its...