Country Folks
Posted on September 9, 2026
Farming is listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Add to this the financial uncertainty of the work and the long hours, and it’s easy to see why farming is so stressful. As any farmer would attest, it’s not only a job but a lifestyle. If the far...
Country Folks
by Joseph Armstrong 
Posted on July 1, 2026
Will farmers, nonprofits, ag service providers and other rural organizations across America be kissing their federal funding goodbye before 2027? The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) published a new rule in the Federal Register on May 29 to allow them to change the terms of a loan agreement after...
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Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery: Full fall family fun
by Laura Rodley 
October 1, 2026
Trivia nights, wine and flower arranging, “Sunset Sips & Sounds,” a Winery Weekend Music Series and Sangria Weekends are just part of the lineup at Te...
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C HRISTMAS
by Sally Colby 
October 1, 2026
The debate of artificial vs. real Christmas tree is still going strong, but two business professors are getting to the bottom of it. Dr. Lauren Hearit...
Agritourism/Agritainment
by Andy Haman 
October 1, 2026
“Grants can address specific projects or challenges for your farm or food business. These funds are not ‘free.’ They often come with requirements. It’...
Agritourism/Agritainment
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
October 1, 2026
Imagine a guest at your winery breaks an ankle on uneven ground. Or a severe thunderstorm rolls in during an evening corn maze. Or a foodborne illness...