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...
Lifestyle
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...
Events
Courtney Llewellyn 
August 25, 2026
What do baseball, ice cream, fireworks, dairy farms and 800 pounds of butter have in common? This year, they tell the story of America – New York-styl...
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...
Lifestyle
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...