…you might not recognize. Or, you recognize the name but you’ve never tried them and had no idea what to do with them. Cathy Isom looks into why we’re reluctant…
Veteran’s Vision
When active duty is over and it’s time to return to civilization, this thought comes to mind for a Retired Army Colonel in Kansas. Cathy Isom tells us about a…
Two Sides of TPP
…(NFU) President Roger Johnson offered the following statement following the USDA media call: “The year-after-year growth of the U.S. trade deficit is an alarming trend for an already stressed agriculture…
Therapy for Veterans
Alison Perry MS, LPC Life on the farm is being used as therapy for a variety of people, especially combat veterans, suffering from both physical and emotional trauma. Cathy Isom…
Musical Vegetables
Many people know that playing a musical instrument has so many benefits and can bring joy to you and everyone around you. Cathy Isom fills us in on how we…
Whiskey Study
Is it bourbon or is it rye? A new study by a team of researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia is looking at how we taste whiskey. Cathy Isom tells…
Home-Made Fertilizer
Why would you spend tons of money going out to buy fertilizer? Cathy Isom tells us how to create our own all-natural fertilizer. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
Cathy Isom tells us about the American Farm Bureau’s Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. The competition to help rural startups in food and agriculture across the country. That’s coming up on This…
Meals for Kids
Cathy Isom tells us about changing the rules to bring more healthful and nutritious meals to kids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Meals for Kids From: USDA…
Garden by the Moon
It seems more gardeners are turning to the moon for advice on the best time to plant, prune, weed, and harvest. Cathy Isom fills us in on what you should…
Farm Camp
Whether it’s just for the day, or perhaps an entire week, Cathy Isom tells us about some of the best places to send our children to Farm Camp this summer….
Cargo Theft Task Force One Step Closer
…lines between the areas hit were not operating effectively. WAPA President Roger Isom talked with AgNet West at the association’s recent tree nut theft training seminar, stating WAPA is pushing…
Smithsonian – “Ask a Farmer”
American Enterprise Exhibit – Image from Flickr. Cathy Isom tells us about the Smithsonian Museum program connecting agriculturists with visitors in the nation’s capital. That’s coming up on This Land…
Earth Day Celebration!
…care about the future of our planet. In this the second part of her series, Cathy Isom tells us some ways we can get in the act of celebrating Earth…