Around the Table
Pre-cut melons tied to multistate salmonella outbreak
Earlier this week the CDC warned about a multistate outbreak of salmonella associated with pre-cut melons produced by a food distributor in Indianapolis.
How-To's
How to keep raccoons away from your home
Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.
How to preserve beets
Use the following tips to produce quality canned, pickled and frozen beets that are optimized for prolonged storage.
Columns
Can you identify this wooden antique tool?
We may have stumped you on identifying the last antique tool, but we have faith that you will get this one. Hazard a guess!
Fixing gullies the right way
Many factors cause gully erosion, but not all should be corrected the same way. Learn more about different practices to correct and to reduce gully erosion.
The Farm and Food File turns 25
Alan Guebert celebrates the 25th anniversary of his column the Farm and Food File.
Best practices for clipping pasture
Do we need a tractor to manage the pasture or can it be accomplished through proper grazing management? Consider these questions before clipping a pasture.
Appalachian Trail hiker is halfway home
David Defer, a mid-20s backpacker, reported that he had already passed the 1,294-mile marker, the exact half-way point of the Appalachian Trail.
Summing up a true love story
The love that brought Judith Sutherland's parents to a house with no indoor plumbing took root, and things got better as they found success in farming.
