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Make 2025 the Year of Community
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – As the New Year approaches, many people are setting resolutions to improve their lives. This year, why not take a step beyond personal goals and focus on your community? The Engaged Neighbor Principles offer a meaningful way to connect with those around you, strengthen relationships, and create a positive impact in your…
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Caring for Poinsettias
MANHATTAN, Kan. — In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season. Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. “Poinsettias do best with temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit,” Domenghini…
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Why The U.S. Wants People To Know Benefits Of Natural Grass Industry
Why The U.S. Wants People To Know Benefits Of Natural Grass Industry Forbes
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Handmade Holidays – Craft a Family Tradition with Wheat
Handmade Holidays – Craft a Family Tradition with Wheat Rural Radio Network
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How to keep your pets safe during the winter
How to keep your pets safe during the winter FOX61 Hartford
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Don’t let ‘what if’s’ cloud your vision
Don’t let ‘what if’s’ cloud your vision FarmWeekNow.com
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2024 deer season check-in with Bill Winke
The post 2024 deer season check-in with Bill Winke appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Economy, weather, holidays can take a toll on mental health
A University of Illinois extension specialist in agricultural safety and health says there’s a number of stressors adding up in the ag landscape. Dr. Josie Rudolphi says uncertainty over the economy, the weather, and even the holidays, can take a toll on a farmer’s mental health. “We’ve become a little hesitant in asking people how…
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The Night Shift
The Night Shift Modern Farmer
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Reviving history one gear at a time
Reviving history one gear at a time High Plains Journal
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School Meals and the Supply Chain: Five Things You Should Know
WASHINGTON — Every school day, K-12 schools serve nutritious meals to about 30 million children through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, providing the fuel kids need to grow, learn, and thrive. And the school meals food system has proven to be resilient, even though food supply chain challenges still linger today as…
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Noggin’ About the Past: The Rich History of Eggnog
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Eggnog, with its creamy texture and rich flavor, has been a holiday favorite for centuries, evoking images of warm gatherings by the fire and festive toasts with loved ones. While today it is a staple in holiday celebrations, eggnog’s story begins long before its modern-day popularity. This velvety beverage has evolved over…
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Some Essential Tips for Maintaining a Horse Farm
OCALA, FL — Owning a horse farm is both fulfilling and challenging. A well-maintained farm not only ensures the safety and health of your horses but also enhances their overall well-being. Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or new to horse farming, understanding the basics of property maintenance is crucial for success. Florida is home to…
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Insight: Pocketknives and Treasure
MANHATTAN, Kan. — I still have my very first pocketknife, a Henckels three-bladed stockman with a red bone handle. It’s safely stowed in a drawer now because its everyday utility was long ago surpassed by its sentimental value. It was a gift from my father, as should be the case for every child’s first pocketknife.…
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Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm named AITC Book of the Year
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom has selected Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm by Lindsay H. Metcalf as its 2025 Book of the Year. Volunteers will read the book to thousands of children during Virginia AITC’s annual Agriculture Literacy Week, March 17-21. With bright illustrations by Xin Li, Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm explores how produce…
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We Asked, You Answered: What I’d Do With A Tesla Robot
We Asked, You Answered: What I’d Do With A Tesla Robot Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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New York Man Finds Mastodon Jaw While Gardening in His Backyard
SCOTCHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year. The mastodon jaw and some other bone fragments were found in late September in a backyard near Scotchtown, a hamlet about 70…
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Why Natural Disasters Hit Harder in Rural School Districts
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (THE CONVERSATION) — A week after Hurricane Sandy flooded New York City’s streets and subways in 2012, the city’s schools were back in business. But schools in rural North Carolina did not reopen until almost a month after Hurricane Helene roared through in late September 2024. While natural disasters and health crises may…
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‘Murder hornet’ eradicated from the US, officials announce
‘Murder hornet’ eradicated from the US, officials announce NBC Connecticut
