Water and wind are powerful forces of nature for which we can try to be prepared. Buildings can be built to endure hurricane force winds and dams can control water depending on the volume. Farmers monitor weather conditions and can adjust planting and harvest of crops...
The “lazy, hazy days of summer” jolted to reality over the past week when my quiet early morning neighborhood walks changed to the hustle and bustle of increased traffic and frantic families. While August is a transition time for new academic years and anticipated...
“Words matter” is a frequent phase we hear. While the original intent may not be associated with what we eat, it certainly resonates in today’s environment. Words like “fresh,” “natural” or “local” seem to conjure up warm feelings and images of healthy foods, while...
Bird flu, lead in cinnamon, cantaloupes or cucumbers with salmonella, and numerous food recalls have highlighted the news feeds over the past year. So perhaps, the recent 2024 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Food and Health Consumer Survey results...
It’s officially summer!! For some, thoughts of beach vacations, music festivals and a relaxed work schedule are top of mind. For farmers — large and small — the workload doubles, and sometimes triples, depending on weather. From negotiating cutting hay between rain to...
