Category: News

There are specific definitions of what qualifies as a farm

Photo by Julia Bayly A working farm has a lot going on. It can be a place that harvests produce,…

August 1, 2019 12:11 pm

If you want to enjoy bitter vegetables, science says eat more of them

Photo by Gabor Degre Even the thought of eating broccoli, kale and arugula makes many people pucker, but if you…

July 31, 2019 12:49 pm

Science says babies exposed to livestock develop healthier immune systems

Photo by Abigail Curtis Could playing with livestock improve your baby’s health? New research suggests it might. In a study…

July 30, 2019 9:00 am

GPS Cows teaches rural youths how farming can be high-tech

Colt Knight, assistant professor of extension and state livestock specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, constructing a GPS…

July 24, 2019 11:12 am

People more likely to recycle when they know where recycled material goes

New research is shedding light on what might make people more likely to recycle. Could changing the message increase recycling?…

May 23, 2019 11:41 am

Are reusable bags really better for the environment?

Some studies show that single-use plastic bags are more environmentally-frie­ndly than reusable bags when considering the impact of production, use…

May 10, 2019 3:26 pm

6 useful Mother’s Day gifts for homesteading moms

Composite image by Sam Schipani Mothers do so much for their children — from making sure they eat well to…

May 8, 2019 2:14 pm

Are you ready for World Naked Gardening Day?

Photo by Gabor Degre The first Saturday in May is set aside for gardening and convening with nature … in…

May 1, 2019 11:14 am

‘Bless This Mess’ is a fun take on homesteading stereotypes

Image courtesy of ABC ABC’s new comedy "Bless This Mess" premiered to mixed reviews Tuesday night with critics taking the…

April 17, 2019 2:22 pm

2019 is ‘The Year of the Snapdragon’

Snapdragons are popular flowers for gardeners and florists alike and was selected by the National Garden Bureau as one of…

April 2, 2019 3:00 pm

Beekeeper Petra Ahnert shares the secrets of ‘Beehive Alchemy’

Composite image by Sarah Walker Caron Author of the new book “Beehive Alchemy,” beekeeper Petra Ahnert of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has…

February 19, 2019 10:00 am

Tiny house thefts are happening

Love the idea of living tiny? We hear you. But tiny house thefts are something law enforcement is now dealing…

February 8, 2019 4:07 pm