Spring was Dad’s favorite time of the year. He always looked forward to “spring green-up.” This season brings back so many memories – running behind the old Farm-all tractor, wriggling our toes in the still cool fresh earth, picking out the roots, grass and rocks, seeing who could find the biggest o...

In time for National Ag Day on March 24, the nonprofit Rural Minds announces the launch of the new Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program in support of mental wellness for farmers and farm families. This critical new initiative aims to support the ag community by providing farmers and the individua...

Here’s a pantry staple I don’t write about often enough: canned salmon. Fresh salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it’s wonderfully versatile. The problem, of course, is that fresh salmon can also be expensive, seasonal and sometimes di...

Dear Paw’s Corner: We had a scary incident a few weeks ago. Our puppy Terah got into the cabinet under the kitchen sink and chewed on a plastic spray bottle with cleaning solution in it. When the plastic cracked liquid went everywhere, and she licked up quite a bit of it. I caught her just after it ...

Humans have been sharing seeds and stories that go along with them for over 10,000 years. Hosting a seed swap in your community can be a fun way to help plan and build excitement for the upcoming growing season. Here are some tips on how to plan a seed swap. What is a Seed Swap? A seed swap is a gat...

A number of factors are involved in keeping a vehicle functioning and looking good. Ensuring a vehicle interior is clean and tidy is easily overlooked, but such efforts can improve the driving experience. Drivers who want their cars and trucks to look their best should not forget their vehicle inter...

Hobbies provide an opportunity to learn new skills, meet people, earn a little extra money, and keep minds sharp. Peruse the aisles of a home improvement retailer or craft store and you’re likely to find many different ideas for keeping busy. When visiting the yarn aisle of a favorite shop, shoppers...

Though this writer brings almost 100% Old World genetics to the table, sadly, that doesn’t include any ancestors from the Emerald Isle. Still, St. Patrick’s Day is an irresistible day of fun and merrymaking. It is beloved by those in the New World who can trace their lineage back through Ellis Islan...

Grangers across the nation have a powerful opportunity to share the heart of agriculture with the next generation during the National Grange’s Agricultural Literacy Week, March 16 - 20, 2026. Organized through the National Grange Lecturer’s Department, this week-long celebration invites members to e...