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Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Volunteers feed hope as some government programs face budget cuts

If you’re among the fortunate who never have to think about where your next meal is coming from,…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

“No Kings” protests won’t be a one-and-done

If you missed the “No Kings” rallies in our little Western North Carolina towns, there likely will be…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Walking in the woods with a plant addict

My wife is addicted to that green, leafy stuff. Not pot. She wouldn’t touch the stuff. I’m talking…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Frequent your favorite local restaurants

The local restaurant that you rave to friends about and steer visitors to will need your support more…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Once again, NC legislators attempting to harm small communities

Like a set of bad parents, the North Carolina General Assembly keeps telling small communities like ours that…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

The dirt on topsoil

The word “topsoil” used to have a special meaning. Not anymore. In the general shrinking of the mind…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Administrators of cities, towns try to make the place nice

Towns and cities develop rules designed to make them better places to live, shop and celebrate community events,…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Extra bacon with my justice, please

Pigs can be used in so many ways. My favorite food, bacon, comes to mind. But what about…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

NC General Assembly working to undermine public education

Education “leaders” in the North Carolina General Assembly, the political body responsible for ensuring that voters and their…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Tariffs will throw farmers into the briar patch

Here in Western North Carolina, when we think “farmer” we think small. Three or four cows make a…