Imagine being able to walk outside to your backyard for a natural fix for that acne you’ve been dealing with, or that relentless cough you’ve had for weeks that just won’t go away. What if you could go out back and dig up an herb to clear your sinuses and relieve […]
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If I can’t drink the water, the cows can’t drink the water. We’re out of it. And subsequent generations are out of it. — Judy Ellison Warren Ellison: I’m one of seven and the youngest of seven. I’m a World War II veteran and served on Okinawa. I’ve farmed here all […]
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I think a lot of people in my generation have the same problem. They love the farm and they recognize how valuable and great it is. But like what do we do with it? — Marshall Bartlett Marshall Barlett: We’re in Como, Mississippi on my family farm. I’m the fifth generation […]
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Tyler Pennington, 27 and Travis Marcum, 25, were behind the counter serving up the burgers at the “World Famous” Pat’s Snack Bar in Manchester, Kentucky. Pennington is a co-owner with family members. World Famous? “It’s always been that way. Whenever it became ‘world famous,’ ” explained cook Travis Marcum. Marcum […]
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At a moment when food aid agencies are working to provide healthier food to the poor and the elderly, President Donald Trump has proposed a 21 percent cut in funding for the agriculture programs that support them. It’s a move that advocates say is bad for people who need food […]
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Farmers in the Ohio Valley are waiting to see how President Trump’s choice to lead the Agriculture Department might affect their fortunes. Concerns over trade have held up a confirmation vote for nominee Sonny Perdue, and trade is also on the minds of regional growers. Farmers here have been big […]
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