Cathy Isom tells us about the livestock guard dog — a primary tool you should not do without when raising livestock. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” The loss of livestock to predators is, unfortunately, a major problem. The USDA recently reported about 170,000 sheep are lost to predators each year in the United States — …
Every Winery Needs a Dog
Cathy Isom gives us several of the reasons why a winery needs a dog. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No matter what the breed, whether it is a Labrador, Border Collie, Weimaraner, or that adorable rescue, every operating vineyard should have a four-legged friend. And not just to charm the guests who come around for …
Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week
Cathy Isom continues with National Farm Safety Week by giving us the Five Safety Tips to remember this fall when agricultural work is at its peak. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Another way you can take part in National Farm Safety and Health week is learning some important safety tips, especially during the fall peak work season. …
National Farm Safety Week
Cathy Isom informs us about a week dedicated to protecting agriculture’s most valuable resource. Its people. That story is ahead on This Land of Ours. This week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time for everyone involved in agriculture to reflect and revisit the importance of safety on farms and ranches. The theme of this …
Getting Your Garden Fall Ready
Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get your garden ready for fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sure, we are all ready for much cooler temperatures as we say our final goodbyes to summer later this week when Autumn begins. But is your garden ready? Here are a few things to check off …
Foraging for Stinging Nettles
Cathy Isom tells us why we should forage for stinging nettles and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nettles may be considered noxious weeds, and quick to move in and take over the landscape. But they are edible and some say quite delicious. Their medicinal qualities may grab your attention. Nettle infusions are …
Celebrating National Peanut Day
Cathy Isom has a few different ways of celebrating a popular ingredient, snack, and superfood. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Today is a day Peanut Lovers Unite for National Peanut Day, which is celebrated annually on September 13th. Peanuts, which actually aren’t nuts at all, they’re legumes. Simply dry fruits in the same family as …
Stocking Your Aquaponics System
Cathy Isom has some suggestions about the best fish species to source for your aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some of the best-recommended fish species to add to your new backyard aquaculture or aquaponics system on the farm include Blue Tile Tilapia, also known as Rocky Mountain White tilapia. They are fast-growing, …
Getting Started With Aquaponics
Cathy Isom has some tips about getting started with an aquaculture or aquaponics system. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An aquaculture or aquaponics system can be a beautiful addition to any backyard or farm. But you’ll need to know the best place or places to source fish species to stock it. Forget about the local …
Fall Foods to Forage
Cathy Isom has a grocery list of foods you can forage in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that the summer growing season is behind us, there are lots of delicious and nutritious options waiting for us out in the wild. Foraging enthusiasts already have an idea of which forests and fields …