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Kristen Boye

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Kristen Boye is the editor of Rethink:Rural and the owner of Holistic Writing Concepts---a copy and content writing company specializing in the natural health and green living markets. Kristen lives with her husband and two children on their medicinal herb farm in beautiful rural Western North Carolina. Visit her online at: www.holisticwritingconcepts.com

Recent Posts

How to start and run a successful CSA

How to start and run a successful CSA

Community Supported Agriculture or “CSA” programs have become a popular way for health-minded consumers to get locally-grown fruits and veggies in...

10 Clever (and Easy) Ways to Use Up Apples

10 Clever (and Easy) Ways to Use Up Apples

Whether you over-picked at the U-Pick or your own apple trees produced a bounty, these recipes help ensure you don't waste any apples this season.

How to Find Your Farming Mentor

How to Find Your Farming Mentor

We take a look at 7 ideal places to find the right farmer to guide you as you pursue your dream of owning your own farm.

Lactofermentation: Even better than canning?

Lacto-fermentation: Even better than canning?

Canning has made a crazy comeback.

5 types of sustainable farming you can do

5 types of sustainable farming you can do

Do you dream of starting your own hobby farm or homestead?

Embracing the light: How the sun is good for you

Embracing the light: How the sun is good for you

Did you know sunshine fights disease and promotes spectacular health? It's time to embrace the light!

Country living  Spectacular immune systems

Country living = Spectacular immune systems

Health writer Kristen Boye looks at the latest scientific studies showing how rural living builds powerful immunity in people.

Got (farm) eggs?

Got (farm) eggs?

Chef Kristen Boye explains why farm fresh eggs are a wiser choice than organic or cage free eggs, and offers creative recipes to enjoy them.

The benefits of well water

The benefits of well water

One often under-appreciated health perk of rural living is unlimited access to a cleaner, more natural source of water: well water.

Staying fit in the country: no gym required

Staying fit in the country: no gym required

If you value your longevity and well-being then you know how important fitness is to healthy living.