Country Folks
Posted on August 26, 2026
Farmers are accustomed to change; however, some fail to realize that change affects their industry far beyond weather and pests. “It’s not the old days anymore,” said Damian Mason, keynote speaker at the 2026 Summer Crop Summit hosted by New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association at Rodman Lott & S...
Agritourism/Agritainment, Country Folks
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
Posted on August 26, 2026
Hipcamp is a popular app for discovering and booking unique outdoor stays including tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses and glamping. They partner with landowners in all 50 states, Canada, Australia and the UK. Hipcamp likes to call their service camping-based tourism. According to Cassandra ...
Country Folks
by Adam C. Howell, NY FarmNet 
Posted on August 26, 2026
The call Amber Russell took the day before we spoke explains most of what you need to know about farmer support in New York. A couple wanted to change the operating agreement on their LLC and possibly buy out another member. Russell is Statewide Director of the New York State Agricultural Mediation ...
Country Folks, Crop Comments
Crop Comments
Crop Comments B5 
Posted on August 26, 2026
As crop growers enter late August, especially across the northern U.S., they become quite aware of night temperatures starting to drop. Such happening starts slowing the production of warm season crops (soybean, corn, sorghum, sudangrass, their hybrids and millets). As these warm season crops start ...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
Posted on August 19, 2026
Cows don’t ask for a lot. Ample high-quality fresh feed and water along with a comfortable resting place covers much of what they need. However, there’s new evidence that the fresh feed aspect, including particle length, is more complex. During a recent Balchem Real Science presentation, Dr. Rick Gr...
Country Folks
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
Posted on August 19, 2026
“One thing I’m not going to tell you today is that as a founder or as a producer that you need to start recording more videos and being on social media more. I recognize that everyone’s busy," said Mallory Seargeant, a marketing strategist and founder of Ramper Creative . Rather, Seargeant emphasize...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
Posted on August 19, 2026
Every farm has flies. The issue is what kind, how many, where and their impact on livestock. Veterinarian David Prentice recently presented information on fly control for farms for the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association . Prentice began with fly basics: Fly reproduction is consistent among species, but...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
Posted on August 19, 2026
Throughout their lives, farmers inhale a lot of dust. Field work, feed handling, working in enclosed spaces and other routine farm tasks result in dust inhalation. The type of dust, length of exposure and other factors determine the degree of risk. Tara Nordgren, Ph.D., associate professor, Universi...
Country Folks
by Joseph Armstrong 
Posted on August 19, 2026
Today it may seem like there’s a stark contrast between town and countryside; however, there has never been a hard line where civilization begins and wilderness ends. A subtle line always connects the largest city to the deepest forest. Agroforestry enters this conversation not as nostalgia or radic...
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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...