GRIT Gazette
10/9/2009 4:14:42 PM
Event provides tastes of the best Hawaiian coffee and culinary treats Hawaiian farms have to offer.
10/9/2009 2:43:17 PM
Northwest Missouri couple funds one of the country's largest emergency animal rescues.
10/9/2009 2:01:19 PM
With Homestead Heritage, a Texas community preserves more than just the past with educational classes and rural craft workshops.
8/11/2009 1:55:30 PM
Monroe, Wisconsin, event celebrates heritage of city as well as the area's dairy industry.
8/11/2009 12:06:17 PM
Kansas community embraces Ciderfest and Craft Fair.
8/11/2009 11:34:53 AM
Washington state community celebrates a red berry, the cranberry, grown along the Pacific coast.
6/12/2009 12:58:18 PM
One couple shares knowledge of animal power and "old way" through annual field day events.
6/12/2009 12:23:46 PM
Unusual Mitchell, South Dakota, tourist attraction pulls in about a half-million tourists and visitors every year.
4/10/2009 10:28:33 AM
Each year, Minnesota pumpkin growers compete in local festival's giant pumpkin weigh-off.
4/10/2009 9:59:00 AM
Benefit of local art guild the main purpose behind festival.
4/10/2009 9:41:46 AM
Washington state duo take giant vegetables to a new level
4/9/2009 5:09:00 PM
Help the environment and your pocketbook with small lifestyle changes.
2/2/2009 11:30:33 AM
Skagit County celebrates colorful industry with annual festival.
2/2/2009 10:51:13 AM
City offers glimpses into the lives of early settlers.
1/30/2009 5:03:26 PM
Native bee species prefer squash plants when searching for mates.
11/28/2008 2:18:58 PM
Visit these websites for more information on lawn gardening.
11/28/2008 2:11:37 PM
Collectors show off Oliver tractors and plows during annual event.
11/28/2008 2:02:31 PM
Plan a garden that's beautiful to look at and contains treats for the dinner table.
11/28/2008 1:47:01 PM
Marble King makes marbles from recycled glass for games and industries.
10/2/2008 2:14:53 PM
Native grain feeds families through a world war and the Great Depression.
10/2/2008 2:01:58 PM
Organic farming may be the answer.
10/2/2008 1:57:11 PM
Details add to delight of dancing drawing.
10/2/2008 11:56:57 AM
Sandpoint man cares for flock of wild game birds in a heated quail barn.
8/19/2008 4:56:44 PM
Tropical region produces the finest hand-picked beans for a perfect cup of java.
8/19/2008 4:50:42 PM
Cutting back on food waste.
8/12/2008 4:26:23 PM
Clyde’s Cider Mill is country’s oldest steam-powered cider mill.
8/12/2008 4:07:36 PM
Park’s efforts bring traditional marbles competition back from the brink.
7/30/2008 5:01:38 PM
Youngsters with the Stars N Steeds drill team find more than riding skills.
7/30/2008 12:29:20 PM
Reports indicate worldwide progress toward the use of more sustainable energy sources.
7/30/2008 12:15:30 PM
Rural postal personnel enjoy providing the personal touch.
7/30/2008 11:45:37 AM
Local produce auction a hit for growers and buyers.
4/30/2008 10:10:41 AM
Battle for clean energy comes home.
4/30/2008 10:06:58 AM
Daughter decides organic farm is the best place to say "I do."
4/30/2008 10:02:10 AM
Little-known competitions offer chances for artists to strut their stuff.
4/30/2008 9:57:44 AM
Local backyards essential to bird behavior experiments.
4/30/2008 9:51:32 AM
Ancient animal contributes to state's economy.
3/13/2008 2:52:27 PM
New publication spotlights rural Maine women and their businesses.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Famous dog sled race in Alaska takes rural to the extreme.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Washington state youngster becomes a certified beekeeper at age 6.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
March brings a sap-sizzling tour in Geauga County, Ohio, that’s worth taking.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Efficient biofuel production may depend on an insect’s digestion.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Marsh Tacky horses find new support among enthusiasts and breeders.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
National program adds classroom to children's garden at Missouri Botanical Garden.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Reading verse never sounded so down to earth.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Destructive event breathes new life into old combines.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Hybrid vehicles are no longer the property of a few eco-minded drivers.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Federally mandated wellness policy leads charge to add outdoor activities and experiences to children's lives.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
A Few Heifer Facts
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Educational project helps New Jersey family keep farm amid urban sprawl.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Biofuels might be the help small farmers are looking for to ease rapidly increasing energy costs.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Use of wind power continues to increase as generating capacity rises.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Community, county and state fairs offer odd and unusual events.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Farmers in Washington State opens their doors to visitors for some October fun and games, with a bit of education thrown in for good measure.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
West Virginia group welcomed author Euell Gibbons during early years of Nature Wonder Wildfoods Weekend at North Bend State Park.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Unique method of attracting wandering wild cats helps Indian forest officials avoid dangerous confrontations.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine, focuses on fun, farming and country living.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
'Honeybees are absolutely critical to the health of the environment.' - Kim Flottum
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Interested birders have kept tabs on cavity-nesting birds and nest boxes for 10 years.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Audubon Society urges Americans to fight habitat loss with their own gardens.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Spanish Mustang Registry celebrates 50 years of preservation efforts surrounding America’s first trail horse.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
If you like country music, or Western music - or would just like to learn the difference - you might want to make your way to Iowa this summer.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association announces dates for national points races.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Study shows easements might be the best approach to stop urbanization of agricultural property.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Tax credits offer incentives to retiring landowners to work with beginners and keep land in family hands.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Apprentice program delivers new organic food producers just as the need expands.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
It's now easier to find the answers to questions on organic production.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Sometimes, nontraditional farming ideas escape translation in a bank setting. Learn how to overcome those obstacles.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
With feral cat populations exploding, organizations take action to interfere humanely with nature.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Foundation continues tradition of introducing inner city children to the great outdoors.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Schools in rural areas provide advantages to their students.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
More food outlets are selecting organic produce, and that means a greater market for producers.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Man dreams of a pawpaw on every plate.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Farmers and conservationists already know farmland and forests help reduce harmful gas emissions. Now it’s in writing.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
New wind blade helps produce energy even in areas with low wind speeds.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Online dating service offers opportunities for lonely hearts who love the country.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Recycling pots and other waste helps environment and programs at Missouri Botanical Garden.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Program awards farmers and ranchers who put words into conservation actions.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Kansas towns offer building lots to grow population.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
New book helps those looking to start a livestock operation.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
An easy-to-carry guide helps shoppers stay away from pesticide-contaminated produce.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Survey finds Americans ready for the next step in vehicle evolution.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
While traveling in England in 1998, Stephen and Nancy Keel were served free-range eggs at several bed and breakfasts and restaurants. Steve was so impressed by the taste of the deep yellow yolk and firm opaque whites that he came back to the states hoping to raise his own hens. He planned to raise free-range chickens, but none of the available coop designs met his needs.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Cows really do laugh, and there might be something to the idea of them jumping over the moon. Researchers at Cambridge University in England claim cows to be intelligent beings capable of developing sophisticated relationships and solving problems. Led by Dr. Donald Broom, professor of Animal Welfare in Cambridge's Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, the team challenged cows with situations requiring intellectual processes to overcome a set of obstacles. When cows succeeded, their brainwaves showed excitement, their heartbeat went up and some, according to the scientists, even jumped into the air.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Fruits, vegetables and nuts aren't the only things growing on farms. Many cooperatives are seeing their businesses grow as well, as they develop their basic crops into innovative products like sliced, seasoned and packaged almonds for sale with salad dressings and seasonings. Other imaginative products emerging from co-op ventures include fresh-cut packaged fruit sold through school lunch programs and premium cotton bath towels.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
It's an established trend - Americans are moving beyond the 'burbs' to rural areas. But it's not fatter paychecks they're chasing. While rural population overall has grown since 2000, incomes have lagged - rural dwellers make around three-fourths the income of their metropolitan counterparts.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Once in a great while, farmers, politicians and enviros stand on common ground and rally behind a shared cause. Didn't think it was possible? Stretch your imagination even further and envision a congressional resolution that brings together political parties. This resolution, recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives, calls for an ambitious goal: that 25 percent of the nation's energy supply comes from renewable sources by 2025.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
If arguments over farm subsidies make your eyes glaze over, try thinking this way: The government might be willing to subsidize you doing absolutely nothing on your rural land.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is embarking upon a new program that seeks to have every single livestock animal in the United States identified, tagged and possibly implanted with a radio chip. The highly controversial National Animal Identification System (NAIS) would require anyone who owns even one livestock animal - such as a pigeon, rabbit, chicken or horse - to register that animal and its location in a federal database.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Ever wondered where you could sell those duck decoys you carved or that unique jewelry you made? Now, instead of a neighbor-only clientele, you can take your rural creations online with the help of Stone Soup, a nonprofit organization based in Republic, Washington, that's dedicated to helping those in rural communities achieve entrepreneurial success.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
When St. Louis couple Jenny Elliot and Justin Alexander registered for their honeymoon on TheBigDay.com, they had more in mind than just a luxurious Caribbean getaway. Some of the items they asked for were a bit out of the ordinary