Letters to the editor October 29 to November 4 more

It is the fundamental connection to the land and to nature on which our rural culture is rooted that is my refuge and also the source for renewal. It goes back to my childhood when, as a … more

One by one, my waddling broilers were handed off to my wife as she loaded the transport crate in the back of the truck with our freshly finished meat birds. Catching the chickens was hardly a chore … more

REGION — Last Memorial Day, central New York dairy farmer Robin Fitch lost a barn and more than half of her farming equipment in a fire. She and her family have been trying to pick up the … more

Some experts visualize the climate crisis as one of imbalance. Humans consume energy by extracting carbon from the ground, burning it and letting its emissions escape into the atmosphere. Ideally, … more

What's going on in your community September 19 to September 25 more

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Martin Medved, a dairy farmer in Preston Township, PA, has a knack for remembering history through weather. Pick any year between the 1980s and today, and he’ll … more

Before the Big Eddy Farm Stand, my extent of “agricultural knowledge” was whatever was growing in my mom’s flower garden. I started the project with enthusiasm, but not skill.  … more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced by Congressman Antonio Delgado and five of his colleagues on April 19 would make it easier for struggling farmers to go through Chapter 12 bankruptcy and … more

KENOZA LAKE, NY — I’d say I’m a pretty typical 26-year-old in most respects, so it’s amusing to see how surprised people are when they find out I’m an egg farmer. … more

‘Beach to Towers’ 8K run/walk BUSHKILL, PA — On Sunday, April 7, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will host the start and finish for the annual “Beach to … more