Our barn is not a behemoth like some of the barns I’ve seen, but its smaller size fits its humble beginnings. When my mama and daddy moved to what is now our Poverty Ridge Farm, they were two poor kids, Daddy just back from the war and Mama the daughter of a sharecropper. The year was 1947. Those fi...

We’ve probably all run out to the garden on an autumn evening as the temperature drops and a frost warning is issued. We throw a sheet over our fruit-covered tomato plants to eke just a little more growing time from the rapidly evaporating season. Ghostly visions of sheet-covered tomato plants aside...

Those who want to make the most of Halloween can include travel plans in their schedules. North America boasts plenty of locations that have scary-sounding monikers, are supposedly haunted or have attractions that will appeal to those looking for a few extra chills and thrills. Salem, Massachusetts ...

Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can make entertaining festive and even more flavorful. Pumpkins and winter sq...

CCE Oswego will be hosting an intermediate level canning workshop on Oct. 19 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at the County Extension Office located on 3288 Main St., Mexico, NY. This workshop will provide training beyond a beginner’s level for home gardeners within the Oswego County area. Individual attendees s...

A small city in Upstate New York hosts one of the most popular farmers markets in the Northeast. The harvest bounty and vibrant foliage in the surrounding countryside makes this an essential destination for fall travelers. Fresh locally grown flowers by Lovin’ Mama Farm are a popular item at Troy Wa...

As the leaves turn and the air cools, it’s time to embrace the beauty of autumn and all the delightful activities it brings. CT Grown invites families and friends to create lasting memories by visiting local farms for a variety of harvest activities, including U-pick apples and pumpkins, corn mazes ...

Do you know what the largest commodity grown in the USA is? It’s one of the most plentiful and well-known crops out there. If you guessed corn, you would be correct! The reason corn is such a primary crop for the American farmer and U.S. agriculture is because it can be taken from a tiny seed, plant...

It’s been just days since the South and large areas of Appalachia were ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Though still devastating, hurricane season is to a certain extent a “fact of life” for states like Florida. However, the storm blindsided an unprepared mid-South, devastating mountain communities in w...