Community
People and profiles from rural America
2018 USFWS Federal Duck Stamp Contest
By the Grit Staff
Enter the 2018 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on the next Federal Duck Stamp.
Fourth of July in Yorktown
By the GRIT editors
Celebrate the Fourth of July in historic Yorktown, Virginia, with a full day of family-friendly activities, including a parade, a concert, and, of course, plenty of fireworks for the grand finale.
International Heritage Breeds Week 2018
By the GRIT staff
Celebrate heritage livestock and poultry during the fourth annual International Heritage Breeds Week.
2018 Spring Planting Festival
By the GRIT staff
Browse thousands of plant varieties and enjoy the community atmosphere at Baker Creek’s 18th annual Spring Planting Festival.
Weaving Workshop
By the GRIT staff
Learn the basics of weaving in this beginner’s class offered through The Homestead Atlanta.
Valley of the Whispering Wind
By Louis L'Amour
In this excerpt from Louis L’Amour’s Kilkenny, a drifter’s pursuit of a quiet life finds him the perfect piece of land and a few obstacles along the way.
Celebrating Family
By Caleb Regan
For Caleb, farm ponds have remained a focal point of childhood memories, family outings, and first-time writing assignments.
Cattleman Catlow
By Louis L'Amour
A skilled cowhand makes a name for himself on the Plains in this excerpt from Louis L’Amour’s “Catlow.”
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