Today is National Mushroom Day, and with that in mind, we share this intriguing news from Penn State. Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature deathbut new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also r...

Every year on Oct. 12, the U.S. celebrates those who keep this country fed and running: its farmers. Formerly known as Old Farmers Day, the day is now National Farmers Day. Editor Courtney’s great-grandfather Irving Pett Farmers set an example with their endless hard work. They provide the food we e...

World Egg Day was established in Vienna, Austria, in 1996, when it was decided we’d celebrate the power of the egg on the second Friday in October every year. What’s super exciting is 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of this eggs-citing celebration! (Get ready for a lot of puns.) According to the Int...

National Kale Day, which is celebrated the on the first Wednesday of October, takes place to highlight kale’s health benefits and its culinary versatility, and it promotes eating,growing and sharing kale throughout the United States. Kale is one of those lauded “superfoods” as it is among the most n...

Spinach is often listed as one of the world’s top 10 “superfoods.” It’s packed with vitamin C and beta-carotene. One cup of fresh spinach gives you nearly double the daily requirement for vitamin K, which plays an important role in cardiovascular and bone health. You can add it to your eggs in the m...

Weirdly specific holidays can make for some great memories and some fun annual traditions, and a great example of this is Goose Day. September 29 is Goose Day in Mifflin and Juniata counties in Pennsylvania. Not all of the Keystone State, mind you – just those two counties. But where did it come fro...

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...

CARTHAGE, NY – The Continental Congress in June 1777 officially designated a 13-stripe flag, representing the original American colonies, as its national banner. Over the years, the American flag has been redesigned more than two dozen times. Today, wood artisan Jim Hamilton handcrafts wavy wooden f...

This weekend, I spent some time talking with Dan Sullivan, farmer and founder of the Richfield Springs Community Food Co-Op about his country culture journey, which is the epitome of escaping the big city to follow one’s passion. (Look for Dan’s story in an upcoming post here on the website!) He men...