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Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Beekeepers are a serious lot

Beekeepers are so dedicated that most see their bees as part of their family, a special society we ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Let 9-year-old children focus on learning

There was some news this week that should concern us all, especially educators and parents. The pandemic has ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Farming and family were in her DNA

Wearing an emerald green outfit, she glided across the plowed field alongside the crimson clover like Dolly Parton ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Preoccupation with celebrities is numbing us

My career brought me in direct contact with more than a few famous people, but one seemed especially ... Read more

News

What’s Cooking? Polk County Farm to Fork Trail in the works

A small group of farmers, restaurateurs and winemakers is developing a food and drink trail around Polk County ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Rain, rain, go away

During the 40 days of rain that we experienced in July, I found myself thinking that I probably ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Farming made good memories

Do you miss farming? It’s the question I’m most often asked. Yes.   When we retired from our ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Local law enforcement can learn a lot from Uvalde

Watching the school surveillance video of what can only be described as a complete failure by local police ... Read more

Opinion

It’s prime snake season, be prepared

Having stepped within a foot of a venomous copperhead snake one night this week, it seemed a good ... Read more

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Blueberries: It’s where to find the real thrill

Blueberry season is exploding all around our area, much to my palate’s pleasure.   My brain tells me ... Read more