The Rural Renaissance
Courtesy of The Progressive Farmer
 

Country Calls!
Symbol of lifestyle and longing, this century-old barn stands in a
spot called "Freedom"!
 

You may or may not have heard the term “rural renaissance.” However, if you’re like a growing number of Americans, you’re either living the rural renaissance or dreaming of it!

To help folks live this new lifestyle to the fullest, The Progressive Farmer has published an exclusive list of Best Places To Live in Rural America – based on the first-ever ranking of the country's best rural counties.

See who topped the list and learn why! Great photos, too!

March into Spring !

Feature: Rural Renaissance
Weather
Lifestyle
Garden
Kitchen
Health
Readers' Corner
Stay Tuned! Farmers' Almanac TV
Farmers' Almanac Corner
...Brainteasers & Jokes
Contests and Quizzes
FA-TV Home page
 
Living on an Acre


Explore the options!

WEATHER

Farmers' Almanac Weather
Winter was wild and wacky! And spring will swing, says the Almanac! More about swinging spring!.

Old Weather Proverbs for March
Will March “go out like a lamb”?
Is March 20 or 21 the first day of spring?
Read what the Farmers' Almanac has to say!

Weather Prediction Lore
Planning an outing on the water? Birds and fish can predict the weather for you! Learn the signs.

LIFESTYLE

Discover the Undiscovered!
Best Undiscovered Incredibly Romantic Inns! Here.

Adventure in Parenting
A dad falls to lift his son. A father's story.

Reading with Children
Encourage young children to think for themselves! More tips ... and a visit with our Schoolmarm.

Home Offices and Studies
Hints to organize and maintain.

Maine Gold Maple Syrup!


Sweetens naturally!
100% organic, 0% additives
Zero fat or cholesterol
Fewer calories than sugar, honey! Adds superb flavor!
No maple tree? Order now!

Tapping for Maple Syrup
"I just moved to a home with well-established maple trees. I have always wanted to produce maple syrup. Can you tell me when and how?"
Tap in to the Farmers' Almanac answer.

Good-as-Gold Cookbook Sale!

Open. Cook. Serve. Live the Tradition.
Order Now.

GARDEN

Azaleas on the March!

Grow azaleas that "sound" like a John Phillip Sousa march! Tips.

Ponds Reawakening!
Preserve your pond's natural wonders. Learn more.

A Passion for Birdfeeding
Prepare to feed our migrating friends! Readers' tips.
Plus, Farmers' Almanac advice on Planting for Birds!

KITCHEN

Retro Recipe: Bannock
Pioneer trail food for your next outdoor adventure!

Cookware Report
Another reader reports on Good Ol' Cast Iron!

Happy Peanut Month! Fact or Fancy?
"Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite."
Use fact or fancy to tell us what you think and why! Published answers earn Market Place discounts!
Write Newsletter@FarmersAlmanacTV.com.

HEALTH

Natural Cures
How many Baking Soda remedies can you name? What do "au natural" inns treat with baking soda?

Playing the Numbers
What is the DASH to lower blood pressure? Learn.

Got Health Question?
Ask Avery! She'll ask the experts and report back.

READERS' CORNER

Call for Reader Contributions!
Got skills? Tips? Photos? Clips?
Memories of yesterday? Questions for today?

Trade them for discounts!
Channel them into creative expresssion!

Click to find your place in our "virtual village"!

STAY TUNED! FARMERS' ALMANAC TV

Why Farmers' Almanac TV?
"We've gotten too far from the corn!" Read more.

FA-TV Update

From growing camellias to making twig furniture, you'll see it soon on FA-TV! Sneak Preview!

Call for Home Videos!
Your favorite home video may have a place on our site or in upcoming TV programming! Learn more!

Eager Viewer Writes
"Your show will be an instant hit with others like me who enjoy gardening!" Want notice of launch date?

FARMERS' ALMANAC CORNER

Women's History Month Almanac Memory
This reader has used the Farmers' Almanac since age nine! Read her inspiring story!

St. Patrick's Day Fun and Lore!
A man cannot be in two places at once, unless ... Why wear green? The Almanac says ...

Farmers' Almanac Brainteasers
Forward, I'm heavy; backwards, I'm not. What am I?
Of lisps and ladies: Meet our conundrum winner.

Jokes on Farmers, Doctors, Barbers, Painters When is a farmer mean to his corn? Read all jokes.

Enjoy Each Moment!

Indoor/Outdoor Clock
Track temperature and time! Large-display, digital, LCD clock with Farmers' Almanac logo and maximum/minimum alarm for temperature. Batteries, too! Learn more.
Golden Mean Clock
Time passes with timeless taste on this French bronze beauty! Be tastefully on time! Learn more.


 

Count the Days to Spring!

Barn Scene Wall Calendar
Wood-crafted accessory offers perpetual dates and perpetually available keys! Order now to mark the days till spring!
Perpetual-Calendar Clock Two conveniences in one! Add a battery and Rooster will do the rest in your country or country-wannabe home! Order.