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Naked and afraid? More like barefoot and freaked out

Naked and afraid? More like barefoot and freaked out

For the past few weeks our boys' days have been filled with school, homework, part-time jobs and football practice so when we finally found an empty...

Alpacas: Loveable, Easy to Raise, and Gentle

Alpacas: Loveable, Easy to Raise, and Gentle

MOULTRIE, Georgia -- Nicole Taylor was a lifelong “horse person,” but when the then-single mom quit her job and moved to the country in the mountains...

Artist paints rocking chairs for Sunbelt Ag Expo

Artist paints rocking chairs for Sunbelt Ag Expo

There’s something downright therapeutic about sitting on a porch, taking in those country views and enjoying the fresh air.

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.

Allergic to turkeys

Allergic to turkeys

Thinking about turkey hunting gives me the shivers. It can happen late on a cool evening as I wonder where they’ll roost, or on a drive as a dark...

The scandalous world of bees

The scandalous world of bees

Scandalous books about the private lives of bees have dominated the best seller lists in years past. Since I never read them, I can hardly dispute or...

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.

5 ways to make your outdoor space beautiful

5 ways to make your outdoor space beautiful

JACKSONVILLE, Florida--When you own country land, you have a blank canvas to create the backyard of your dreams. But where do you begin?

5 gadgets every gardener should have

5 gadgets every gardener should have

JACKSONVILLE, Florida--Beautiful gardens and landscaping are a Hallmark of country land, but gardening can be hard work – especially without the...

4 ways solar energy will save you money

4 ways solar energy will save you money

A solar energy consultant shares not only how using solar energy can cut your electricity costs, but how it actually might make you money.