Local, Seasonal Ingredients Are Falling Out of Trees, Into Holiday Favorites

NASHVILLE – The first documented great idea that ever fell out of a tree took place in 1666, when a falling apple inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate some theories about gravity. Great ideas can still fall out of trees—like the idea to make traditional holiday recipes fresh and local with ingredients like apples and...

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Fall Foliage Info

Drive a Tennessee road in fall. Experience hillsides awash with a coat of crimson, gold and scarlet leaves. In the crisp air, you can almost smell warm cider from a nearby orchard. Every farm has a surplus of fat, orange pumpkins. A Tennessee autumn calls to you in all its glory. Marvel at the brilliant tapestry of landscapes...

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U.S. Farm Structure

U.S. Farm Structure: Declining—But Persistent— Small Commercial Farms The continuing shift in production away from small commercial farms to larger farms is driven by financial pressures and aging operators. Robert A. Hoppe U.S. farm production is shifting to larger operations, while the number of small commercial farms...

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September home-maintenance checklist

September home-maintenance checklist School is back in session and mornings are crisp, making this a great month for tackling home projects. Ever wake up in early September and notice that the air smells different? School begins, days get shorter, and a sense of responsibility begins to creep up on most of us....

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