Jun 12
Youth agriculture education is at the heart of a new summer program designed to help young people better understand where their food, clothing, and everyday essentials come from. Rhonda Spencer, founder and director of Grows in Ag, spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport. Spencer says the organization’s upcoming summer camp aims to connect children with …
Jun 27
Celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago, although prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022. Families will pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout with 10 family members or friends, based on the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey. The $67.73 grocery …
Jun 26
It’s officially time for one of America’s most popular activities: firing up the grill. While steak and burgers have been the long-standing favorites, recent data reveals that Americans are getting slightly more adventurous with grilling, and perhaps healthier. There’s been high Google search volume for grilling foods like salmon, asparagus, and zucchini within the last year. In …
