Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water or capital, lack of assets can cause strain. But there are practical ways to ease the pressure, and most solutions work best when combined with other methods...

Functionality is important when designing the interior spaces in a home. Homeowners who redesign their interior spaces can emphasize functionality to help reduce clutter and create a more efficient and even calming space. Laundry rooms may not be the most glamorous rooms in a home, but they do get l...

Gardening is more than planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s also about creating a healthy environment for plants to thrive. One way gardeners do this is by using different types of crops that support the garden in unique ways. These are called companion crops, trap crops and cover crops. Each...

We ate supper every evening as a family, sometimes joined by drop-in visitors or extended family. Mama spent many hours preparing home-cooked meals and there was usually plenty to go around, but sometimes, when it looked as if we would be short a helping or two, Mama would excuse herself from the ta...

Decadent treats and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Couples typically exchange gifts on Valentine’s Day, and those gifts are often accompanied by something sweet. A survey from Statista found that 44% of respondents intended to purchase candy and sweets for their significant other on Valentine’s Da...

“Don’t forget: I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – “Notting Hill” That quote lives on in infamy as a GIF in the internet age. Even if you haven’t seen the classic Julia Roberts vehicle “Notting Hill,” you’ve likely seen the meme gracing many a group chat. It’...

AMBOY, NY – The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center would like to announce its program Snowshoe Wanders, happening Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. If a person is able to walk, they can learn to snowshoe; there are snowshoes to fit all ages. A pair of snowshoes opens up a plethora ...

A 50th birthday is often viewed as a milestone moment in an individual’s personal and professional life. Upon turning 50, some adults might have felt as though they could see the light at the end of their professional tunnel, but that that’s not necessarily so in the modern era. According to the Pew...

In our family there is usually a story attached to the foods we eat – not always a good story, but at least a memorable one. Growing up, our palates were not very expansive, leaning mostly towards Dad’s likes and what was available at the time. We always had a garden with a wide variety – corn, peas...