Category: American Countryside
Future Farmers and a Small Oak Table
The week of George Washington’s birthday is annually celebrated as National FFA Week. Today, we trace the history of the Future Farmers to a small…
Two Friends
It was 150 years ago that General Grant asked one of his West Point friends to surrender his fort. It’s a story of two friends…
A Launch to National Fame
General Ulysses S. Grant became a hero of the Civil War and later served two terms as President of the United States. But when the…
A Valentine’s Wedding Record
My grandparents were married on Valentine’s Day and they celebrated 76 wedding anniversaries. But today, we honor a Valentine’s wedding record measured not in the…
Tying the Knot in the Most Popular Place
This county performs more weddings than any other in the nation. You probably have a good idea where that county might be located, but do…
A Variety of Energy Products
You may have heard of cellulosic ethanol production, but cellulosic plants can be used to provide a variety of energy products…..
The End, Or Beginning of Route 1
Just as Route 66 is one of the most famous highways in American, this road running up and down the eastern seaboard is a road…
A Reality Show Expert
It today’s world of reality television shows, things that once may have seemed quite ordinary have become worldwide hits. One such show is about a…
Cherry Farmer Ben Lacrosse
Many Americans are growing more concerned about their health and diet. That means this farmer has to put some thought into how to position his…
Growing a Crop Everyone Loves
Ben LaCrosse grows a crop just about everyone enjoys eating. However, it’s a crop that is difficult to harvest and one that is finicky when…