The Minnesota 4-H statewide volunteer recognition program annually honors volunteers who significantly impact youth and communities through awards like the Northern Lights honors. Christy Odden, a Crow Wing County 4-H member and leader of the Happy Hoppers 4-H Rabbit...
State park rangers at Goblin Valley State Park in Utah have been responding to search-and-rescue calls nearly daily over the past week, leading officials to issue safety warnings to visitors. They emphasized the importance of checking weather conditions before...
The article highlights the top-ranking sires across various dairy breeds based on their £PLI (Profitability Index) scores, emphasizing traits such as production, health, environmental efficiency, and longevity. Among the all-rounders, VJ Adelgaard Splash Swan leads with a balanced profile...
Becky Moody made a remarkable debut at the Zen Elite FEI dressage World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, winning the title with her horse Jagerbomb. Competing for the first time in North America and after Jagerbomb’s first transcontinental...
Rachel Hildebrand, a mother of twins living in rural east Orange County, has become a prominent advocate against urban sprawl and large-scale developments threatening her community’s rural character. What began as a simple effort to learn about a proposed...
The author recounts their introduction to Western-style horseback riding in Eminence, Missouri, and reflects on the unique charm of the Ozarks region, despite the inconvenience of numerous dry counties in Arkansas and Missouri. They contrast American horseback riding with...