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...
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...
Spring has suddenly sprung into summer with the recent celebration of Memorial Day. With the continued spring rains and warmer weather, backyard gardens are once again a reality, and farmers’ markets are open across the country. Likewise, farmers are frantically...
March is always full of “madness” — from college basketball to the last flurry of winter weather as signs of spring appear! During March we also celebrate the impact of women in history, National Ag Week and National Nutrition Month® (NNM). And there is a connection!...
It’s February and even though cold, the days are getting longer, and spring will come! For such a short month, February is packed with salutes to Black History Month and the role women have made in history, along with recognizing the importance of both physical and...
Food, friends, fellowship and faith are the elements that bring us together this time of the year and always. Likewise, at the same time, one or more of these can divide us. Food and water are the essence of our existence. While 2024 food and ag trends may not be top...
