Tall, green corn stalks reach up towards the clear, blue sky, trying to soak up every last ray of sunshine, as Tim and Steve Kayhart walk down the aisle of their free-stall cow barn. On this warm, sunny day, the fans in the barn whir – blowing fresh air on the herd of 1,000 Holstein …
It’s that time of year, when we all dream of a scoop or two (or three!) of farm-fresh ice cream made in New England. We’ve put together a quick list of some of the favorite ice cream spots in our New England states. Visit these, and let us know about YOUR favorite! CONNECTICUT Ferris Acres …
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day, and there are plenty of dairy farm moms who not only care for their families, but work the farm as well. It’s hard work – being a mom and a farmer – but they love their jobs and their families! Darlene Reynolds of Crosswinds Dairy & Daughters Farm in Alburgh, VT …
Dear New England Fuel Up to Play 60 Students & Program Advisors, Thank you for helping make a difference in the schools in our community, and in the lives of students across the country through your participation in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program! I’m inspired by the leadership you and your …
Dairy farmers are an ingenious bunch, and this Earth Day, we salute their efforts to care for our planet. It turns out, every day is Earth Day on a dairy farm! Tending to their herds, cultivating their fields, busy with every day chores large and small, dairy farmers understand that being environmentally responsible makes good …
In schoolyards across the country, something wonderful is happening. Students, teachers, parents, and members of the community are coming together to build school gardens. While they are no doubt beautiful, these gardens are so much more than simply “pretty.” They are helping children develop lifelong skills and healthy habits. In a day and age when …