The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is taking steps to address veterinary shortages in rural America. The agency says 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will get educational loan assistance in exchange for a three-year commitment to practice in a USDA-designated veterinary shortage area. The awards were handed out as part of the Veterinary …
Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities
Cathy Isom has, over the past week, discussed several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy tells you about the chickens known for having sweet personalities paired with exceptional egg laying capabilities. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities The Plymouth Rock chicken is an exceptionally friendly bird that will make …
GDA Commends USDA’s New Biosecurity Campaign
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial and backyard poultry. Poultry is Georgia’s top agricultural sector, contributing more than $25 billion to Georgia’s economy annually. Georgia also leads in the industry as one of the top five broiler producing …
Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom has covered the restrictions, zoning, and several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy gets down to business of money by letting you know about how much it will cost you to raise backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens Dreams of having your farm fresh eggs …
Agri View: BFTP-Butcher Shop a Thing of the Past
Do you remember when you could walk into your local butcher shop and order a cut of meat just the way you wanted it? Maybe you needed a bit of advice on the best way to prepare a special cut of beef? Everett Griner talks about the local butcher, and butcher shop being a thing of the past in today’s …
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom discussed some common restrictions for having a backyard flock. Today, she continues by letting you know how to find out if your zoned for backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Zoned for Backyard Chickens You”ll need to dig a little deeper in your local zoning laws to see whether you can …
Agri View: BFTP-Selecting Meat in the Supermarket
What would you do if you selected meat or milk from a cloned animal in your supermarket? Everett Griner talks about the interesting results of a survey in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Selecting Meat in the Supermarket Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Common Restrictions to Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom continues her series on keeping chickens. She tells us some of the common restrictions when it comes to your backyard flock. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Common Restrictions to Backyard Chickens There are varying laws for each community. Some laws will not permit you to keep chickens at all while others will allow you to …
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
Tyron Spearman has a look at what the traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost many American’s this year. Cost of Thanksgiving Meal Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Defending America’s Poultry is a Sustained Effort
USDA is launching a new campaign that highlights the importance of maintaining healthy poultry, be it private or commercial ownership. Stephanie Ho has more information. Defending America’s Poultry is a Sustained Effort Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …