I’ve spent more than five decades watching America change. I’ve seen farms become more efficient, technology transform the way we grow food, and families become increasingly disconnected from where their meals come from. I believe in common sense. I believe in respecting the people who grow our food. I also believe that when questions arise about something affecting our health, our land, and our children’s future, we have a responsibility to ask hard questions and demand hone

After more than five decades of watching the world change, I’ve learned that some of the best solutions are usually the simplest ones. You don’t need a massive operation, expensive equipment, or a yard full of trendy plants to start building a productive homestead. What you need is patience, common sense, and a willingness to put your hands in the soil. A garden is more than a hobby. It is a way to provide for your family, reconnect with the land, and remember that we are cap

Summer is a time of year everyone looks forward to. The garden is growing. Children are on holiday. There are reunions, picnics, backyard cookouts. Everything is great, with the possible exception of the heat. One way I’ve found to beat the heat is with fun and delicious homemade drinks made from ingredients growing in my yard. They’re great to drink and serve to your family, and a lot of them are great for the get-togethers that always seem to happen in the summer.. No