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As we head into a flurry of life and activity on our farms, the warmer weather and longer days of the season means increased wildlife activity and therefore the return…
Read MoreThere is an urgent need for accessible mental health resources and targeted suicide prevention initiatives in rural America. While suicide is a leading cause of death nationwide, according to…
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And what I would do differently with 20/20 hindsight When my family and I moved to the Finger Lakes area in Western New York about 18 years ago, I…
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A gardener will likely confront the necessary evils of power tools as their body experiences aging, but there are workable solutions for overcoming this ethical and practical gardening challenge. …
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Studies consistently demonstrate that adequate sleep enhances cognitive function, motor skills, and decision-making abilities — all critical in getting farm work done. After a strenuous day of spring…
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Let’s face it. You probably didn’t go into farming to wear 25+ hats every day – ranging from accountant to mechanic, nutritionist to human resources manager, and electrician to professional…
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From a few pigs brought over on a ship to the estimated 5 million pigs currently residing in the U.S., we explore the brief and fascinating history of how and…
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Brush hogs can knock down vegetation and weeds in a timely manner, and have several very useful purposes. Small farmers of necessity must accumulate a certain amount of machinery to…
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Ticks have become a “significant public health issue in New York” and the population has recently spiked. A warming climate and changes in land use can increase risk to tick exposure. Ticks are…
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Today, October 12th, is National Farmers Day. While we think every day should be National Farmers Day, the day is meant to raise awareness about the farmers behind our nation’s…
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