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Hunting for the Hungry: How Hunters and Farmers can Help Beat Hunger

Hunting for the Hungry: How Hunters and Farmers can Help Beat Hunger

Meat is one of the hardest foods to come by for charities dedicated to feeding the hungry...but if you're a hunter (or farmer), you can help! Hunter...

The Appalachian Tradition of Old Christmas

The Appalachian Tradition of "Old Christmas"

In this spirit of this unique holiday season, we bring you the little-known story of "Old Christmas", a centuries old Appalachian custom wherein...

A Beginner's Guide to Managing TimberWhere to Start

A Beginner's Guide to Managing Timber---Where to Start

New to managing a forest on your rural land? We asked the Director of Forestry and Regulatory Affairs for the FL Forestry Association about the best...

How to Build a Fire Pit

How to Build a Fire Pit

Fire pits are in high demand this year as families move winter gatherings and activities outdoors. Luckily, they’re fairly simple to construct...

A Quiet Country Thanksgiving  Counting Our Blessings in 2020

A Quiet Country Thanksgiving — Counting Our Blessings in 2020

As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessing of our common everyday lives for which we should...

Homemade Vanilla Extract: A Collaborative Holiday Gift

Homemade Vanilla Extract: A Collaborative Holiday Gift

Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season with a bang. However, since many of us will be avoiding large crowds, big spending,...

How Fly Fishing Is Helping Heal Disabled Veterans

How Fly Fishing Is Helping Heal Disabled Veterans

Fly fishing is known to be meditative, challenging, and deeply rewarding. Learn how Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is leveraging those benefits...

8 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Make Money Off your Land

8 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Make Money Off your Land

Rural land isn't just a great place to call home, it can also provide endless opportunities for active , semi-passive,or passive income. From cow...

What Land Owners Need to know about Well Installation

What Land Owners Need to know about Well Installation

Being on a well is a lot different than relying on city water. Read on to learn the basics on groundwater wells, from how they're installed to tips...

How to Choose the Best Livestock Guard Dog Breed for your Farm

How to Choose the Best Livestock Guard Dog Breed for your Farm

Thinking about adding a livestock or guardian dog to your family but don’t quite know where to start? We asked expert Jan Dohner for the scoop on...