Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on April 17, 2026
Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or dock at FarmCreditEast.com/Calendar by July 31 for a chance to wi...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on April 15, 2026
Warm weather paves the way to more opportunities to enjoy fresh air. For homeowners who have the luxury of outdoor spaces, including private patios, now is the time to start thinking about projects to enhance these gathering spots. A patio can be considered a transitional area that links the outdoor...
Gardening Farming
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 14, 2026
In a world filled with fast entertainment and glowing screens, gardening offers something wonderfully different for children. It offers a chance to slow down, get their hands dirty and witness real transformation. There’s something magical about planting a tiny seed and checking back each morning to...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 13, 2026
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of ...
News
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 10, 2026
Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, joined by numerous agriculture officials, hosted the sheriff’s 16th annual on-the-farm press conference to urge motorists to watch for slow-moving vehicles (SMVs) and to remind farmers of their responsibilities when operating farm equipment on the public roads. O...
Events
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 8, 2026
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Adirondack Harvest Festival at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, NY. Enjoy the harvest season and learn about Adirondack agriculture on Sept. 19 from noon - 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to enter, features a large farmers market, live music, ...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 7, 2026
Carrots bring natural sweetness, moisture and vibrant color to these wholesome biscotti, while cinnamon and turmeric add depth and gentle complexity. Three forms of ginger – fresh, ground and candied – layer in warmth and bursts of sweet spice. Coconut and golden raisins add chewy sweetness, and a l...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on April 6, 2026
Work-related stress is a significant issue for millions of professionals. Recent research from the management system experts at Moodle found that 66% of American employees are experiencing a form of burnout in 2025. Stress is sometimes considered a good thing, and medical professionals even note tha...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 4, 2026
The Creative Outpost is announcing the first-ever Little Falls Smartphone Film Festival, scheduled for Sept. 14 - 16, 2026. This international event invites filmmakers from around the world to create and submit films shot exclusively on smartphones or tablets, with all footage captured within the Mo...
Country Folks
Edith Tucker 
July 29, 2026
The Hardy Farm, a 400-acre longtime organic family farm in Farmington, Maine, switched to selling its milk directly to Stonyfield Organic on Aug. 1, 2...
Country Folks
by Joseph Armstrong 
July 29, 2026
The U.S. bird population has been declining by the millions for several decades. Thankfully, there is a growing interest in managing sugarbushes as an...
Country Folks
by Deborah J. Sergeant 
July 29, 2026
Your farm’s story can help promote agriculture. Considering that most Americans are at least two generations removed from agriculture, it’s more impor...
Country Folks
July 29, 2026
Penn State Extension program specialist in ag economics, sociology and education Paula Ledney urges farmers to familiarize themselves with Medicare an...