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Gleaning Wisdom From George Washington Carver

February 20, 2020

Carver was a man who worked extensively on finding uses for the peanut, sweet potato, soy beans, cow peas, and pecans. He discovered myriad industrial applications for these crops, from plastics to nitroglycerin, as a means of offering economic alternatives to cotton for poor farmers in the South. Carver never kept a lab book and left no formulas or procedures for his products; he seems to have been more concerned with proving sustainable agriculture as a viable means of existence. … More Gleaning Wisdom From George Washington Carver

Why It Is Easy To Fall In Love With Pet Pigs

February 9, 2020

Humane Society’s South Dakota State Director, Darci Willemssen Adams, tells us the surprising love found between her and a rescue pig. … More Why It Is Easy To Fall In Love With Pet Pigs

Lost Boy of Sudan Finds His Bearings and Directs Our Attention Abroad

October 13, 2019

this infectiously joyful man is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan- a group characterized as the most war-traumatized children ever examined. As a young boy, he survived two life-threatening injuries; first from a severe bullet wound and second from a grenade to the chest. He miraculously survived impossibly long journeys across deserts without food or adequate water. He lost 13 brothers and his father during to Sudanese conflict. And despite these experienced and witnessed horrors, his Christian faith is strong, his compassion great and his desire to improve his home Khor Wakow Village is genuine and gaining traction. … More Lost Boy of Sudan Finds His Bearings and Directs Our Attention Abroad

Five Reasons To Try Blue-Ribbon Worthy Corn Truffles

August 27, 2018

Midwest farmers know this fungus by the less desirable name “corn smut”. However, in Mexico, “Huitlacoche” is celebrated as both healthy and delicious. If you’re fortunate enough to find this “black gold” but sure to try it in your next soup or stew! … More Five Reasons To Try Blue-Ribbon Worthy Corn Truffles

Carpenter Improves Hundreds of Neighborhoods With Birdhouses

March 4, 2018

86-year-old Sioux Falls, SD resident Dale Kockx has built and sold thousands of birdhouses to the delight of birds and people alike. … More Carpenter Improves Hundreds of Neighborhoods With Birdhouses

Five Surprisingly Simple Steps to Tap Maple Trees

February 27, 2018

Maple Syrup is incredibly easy, inexpensive and fun to collect! Find out why this month should be your first attempt at making homemade syrup. … More Five Surprisingly Simple Steps to Tap Maple Trees

Five Surprising Reasons Not To Buy Animal Feed

December 18, 2017

I usually think of dogs as man’s best friend, however, your pet can be the environment’s (and your pocketbook’s) best friend too! Dogs, Cats, chickens and pigs may be the secret to consuming 90% of your food waste. Put them to work as responsible citizens and feed them your kitchen scraps with gusto! … More Five Surprising Reasons Not To Buy Animal Feed

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