GRIT July/August 2023

GRIT July/August 2023

GRIT July/August 2023 Table of Contents

Sweet and Savory Summer Classics
From homemade ice cream to grilled hot dogs, enjoy some of the quintessential foods of summer.

Protecting What You Have
A combination of feasible home and property security measures will help deter trespassers with ill intentions.

Cooking with Fire
Warm up to these longtime cooking techniques and serve up flavorful meats, stews, breads, and more.

Cation Exchange Capacity in the Garden
Learn how you can improve your soil’s cation exchange capacity to grow healthier, more nutrient-dense crops.

Outstanding Okra: A Succulent Summer Staple
Add this hardy and bountiful crop to your garden for stunning blooms and delicious produce.

Manage Healthy Grassland
Keep the grass greener on your side of the fence with these techniques for promoting productive pasture.

Bulls on the Farmstead
Any large animal can be intimidating, but bulls are a breed apart. Don’t let their frightening reputation stop you from taking on one of these beneficial beasts.

Build Your Own Survival Kit
A short list of emergency gear can help keep you prepared for those times when danger threatens outdoors.

Chasing Chicken of the Woods
A great-tasting mushroom awaits you in the woodlands. This “chicken” needs no defeathering or deboning — just pluck it from a dead tree.

Responding to On-Farm Accidents
Knowing how and when to administer aid could help save lives.

GRIT November/December 2026 Image

GRIT November/December 2026

Our View Mail Call Situational Awareness Know your surroundings. Stalking Supper Filling your freezer with wild meat involves proficiency and practical gear. Autumn Gobblers The sum of wild turkey parts is greater than the whole. Avoiding a Louse-y Winter’s Day Cold weather can fuel lice outbreaks in livestock, but nontoxic treatments can safely keep infestations […]
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GRIT September/October 2026

Our View Mail Call The Pit A Stinging Sensation Nettles have long been used as food and herbal remedies — but watch your hands! Battling the Buzz Simple steps you can take against New World screwworm. Passionate About Puffballs Forage, cook, and enjoy one of America’s most prolific wild mushrooms. Dealing with Animal Companion Loss […]
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GRIT July/August 2026

Our View Mail Call American Crocodilians Taking a bite out of the mystery. Wild Horses An American original that’s still here. Shepherding Supper Why raising sheep and eating lamb can change your life. Bat-titude Adjustment The surprising role of bats in our lives. Invisible Enemies The “it won’t happen to me” guide to rabies and […]
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GRIT May/June 2026

Our View Mail Callin’ Small Boats, Big Fun Make fishing memories with affordable kayaks, canoes, and jon boats. Don’t Wait for Rain Build your own gravity-fed drip-irrigation system for when rain is scarce. Wet and Well-Prepared Avoid calamity when kayaking or rafting by getting back to the water-safety basics. Diving into Dowsing A chance encounter […]