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COLUMBIA, Mo. – “In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row … .” So begins “In Flanders Fields,” written in 1915 by John McCrae, a Canadian poet and military physician. “The hauntingly eloquent words of McCrae helped to immortalize poppy as one of the most recognized symbols honoring soldiers who […]
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Spring is in full swing across the country, and many can now get to work in their gardens. The master gardener and novice alike are setting to tilling the soil and planting this year’s veggies, fruits, and flowers. For Americans, the cultivating of Victory Gardens was an important activity practiced on the […]
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — As the days get shorter and the cool air descends upon us, it is time to collect fallen leaves. If you have a compost pile at home or are thinking about making one in the spring, do not let this great source of carbon scatter to the wind! Once the giant maples […]
ONEONTA, N.Y. — “Handshake agreements” are common arrangements for leased farmland in our area. Rather than creating a written lease, the landowners and farmers have a conversation about terms, and leave it at that. Maybe the landowner is a long-time family friend, or perhaps the farmer is your neighbor – what could go wrong? Though […]
CRAFTSBURY COMMON, Vt. — Sterling College’s Office of Continuing Education is offering full tuition funding to military veterans who attend its agroecological farming and craft food production courses. The continuing education courses are open to all learners and aim to sustain healthy working landscapes, nourish communities, and support food sovereignty. “We are proud to offer […]