GRIT November/December 2024

GRIT November/December 2024

GRIT November/December 2024 Table of Contents

Fall Favorites
These delicious autumnal recipes are perfect for the changing seasons.

Kitchen Gift Guide
Make breads, cookie mixes, soup mixes, and more to share the holiday spirit with your loved ones.

Hearty Meals for Hard Workers
After a long day, cozy up with a healthy, filling bowl of homemade goodness.

German Chocolate Cake
Try this traditional cake and frosting at your next family dinner.

Scrappy Sewing
Upcycle old clothes and pillowcases into patchwork skirts and cozy tunics.

Working from Home(stead)
Develop a remote side gig with these tips from a pro.

The Windowsill Gardener
Growing a winter crop inside your home is possible with proper planning.

Masonry Basics
Tips for building a brick pier.

Cut & Dried
Want to get started on small-scale hay production? These experts give the ins and outs of hay for beginners.

Be a Good Neighbor
Create and maintain friendly bonds with your fellow farmers.

Living on the Edge
How habitat fragmentation affects both wildlife and us.

Fires on the Homestead
Plan ahead and take extra precautions to prevent tragedy on your property.

Cute as a Button
Take a peek at these tiny ornamental birds.

Wine of a Kind
At Virginia’s Ag District, grapevines and dairy cows produce the perfect pairing.

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 […]
GRIT September/October 2026 Image

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 […]
GRIT July/August 2026 Image

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 […]
GRIT May/June 2026 Image

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 […]