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Farm Bureau honors Southampton County couple May 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Community Electric Cooperative Board of Directors Chairman Jeannette Everett and...
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Celebrating the resilience of military children May 2024 content courtesy of Statepoint Life in the U.S. Armed Forces can be challenging, especially for the youngest members of the nation’s military community: the 1.6 million children of service members. From constant...
Smoothies
May 2024 Mixed Berry-Lime Smoothie Bowl with Banana and Granola recipe courtesy of Family Features/Safeway and Albertsons Ingredients: 1 banana ½ package (6 oz.) blackberries ½ lime 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 4 fluid oz. whole milk ⅛ cup...
A Different Shade of Green
Miniclover is a trending grass alternative May 2024 story courtesy of Family Features If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that, as a bonus, also reduces your...
Cinco de Mayo by way of the Netherlands
How to make Mexican stew in a Dutch oven May 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Los Angeles Latinos first celebrated it in 1863....
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That Gut Feeling
Why intestinal health is so important May 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist “I feel it in my gut.” “My gut is telling me this is bad.” “My gut instinct is to stay the course.” Euphemisms like these have been echoed for decades, yet most of us...
Feeding Your Flying Friends
Attract backyard birds with the right seeds May 2024 story courtesy of Family Features While birdseed may all pretty much look the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a wider...
Keeping the Lights On
Is a battery backup right for you? May 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist We all depend on electricity more than ever before, which is why even the briefest service interruption can be incredibly frustrating. It’s no wonder many homeowners are taking a closer...
Staying Active on a Budget
Ideas to make your retirement affordable May 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Retirement means you probably have unlimited time to enjoy each day, but it doesn’t mean you have a budget to match. You probably already know staying active is essential for aging...
Roadside Respect
Share the road with farmers this spring May 2024 by Alice Kemp, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation As drivers cruise along bucolic roads this spring, it’s important to stay alert and watch out for slow-moving farm equipment. Spring planting season is a busy time for...
Getting Your Ducts in a Row
Efficiency tips for manufactured homes March 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: I live in a manufactured home. How can I keep the inside temperature more comfortable and save on energy bills? A: There are several tasks you can complete to improve...
Mud About You
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
Farmers Hit It Out of the Park
May 2024 May brings warmer weather, longer days and increased sun, just what farmers in Virginia and Maryland need to cultivate their crops. The theme of this month’s Cooperative Living is recognizing all those hardworking farmers who put fresh food on our tables. Our...
Heroes on Display
Annual lineworker rodeo celebrates 20th anniversary May 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer What started out as a small competition for bragging rights has turned into the largest regional event of its kind in the U.S. Since 2003, co-op and other utility lineworkers...
Heroes on Display
Annual lineworker rodeo celebrates 20th anniversary May 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer What started out as a small competition for bragging rights has turned into the largest regional event of its kind in the U.S. Since 2003, co-op and other utility lineworkers...
