If you live in a small space you can still have a garden that thrives with vegetables, flowers, plants, herbs and more. Cathy Isom has the garden ideal for small…
Local Food Market
Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U-S agricultural production. Cathy Isom tells us why you may be seeing a lot more “locally…
Backyard Chicks
…Isom gives us some hints on raising baby chicks to backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Backyard Chicks From: Backyard Chickens.com How To Raise Backyard Chickens…
Homegrown Strawberries
…are perennial plants. Today Cathy Isom gives us some insight about growing our own strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Homegrown Strawberries The Ins and Outs of…
Healthier Shopping
Can shoppers in a supermarket be nudged to buy healthier foods, for example, buying items for a complete meal with all of the food groups? Cathy Isom tells us how…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…moving fresh produce to the supermarket checkout aisle? Cathy Isom has that story ahead on This Land of Ours. Produce in the Checkout Aisle From: Forbes Grocery Stores Taking More…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
…that support family farmers and ranchers and the communities where they live,” explained NFU President Roger Johnson. “After the review, we will be able to better gauge the effectiveness of…
Food Price Survey
An informal survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau found food prices down one percent from last year. Cathy Isom lets us know what we can expect to spend on…
National Weed Appreciation Day
They crop up in our flower beds, gardens and yards the moment we turn our backs. Cathy Isom tells us why we should appreciate the unwanted weed that just won’t…
Leftover Easter Eggs
Easter and Egg Hunts just aren’t the same without the real thing, hard-boiled then color-dyed Easter eggs. Cathy Isom tells us what to do with those leftover hard-boiled Easter Eggs….
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…to hang out and get rest from the river current and get safety from predators,” said Roger Cornwell, general manager of farming operations for River Garden Farms, who estimated the…
Purple Produce
From potatoes to corn, beets to asparagus, you might be noticing some changes to your favorite vegetables these days – because it’s peak purple produce season. Cathy Isom tells us…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…within the Cuban Ag sector in the near future to achieve this goal.” Statement by Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union (NFU) “NFU fully supports the use of all tools…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
When it comes to pasta and pizza, nothing beats sprinkling a little grated Parmesan on top. Cathy Isom tells us what scientists now know about Parmesan Cheese and its unique…