Fletcher Farm finds success
News
October 9, 2024

Fletcher Farm finds success

Last year, Country Folks honored Dygert Farms in Palatine Bridge, NY, as our inaugural Farmer of the Year. In honor of National Farmers Day on Oct. 12, this year, we’re giving that accolade to Fletcher Farm, which was also named the 2024 Green Pastures Award winner from Massachusetts. The New England Green Pastures Award honors an

ePaper
google_play
app_store
businessdirectory logo
Latest News
Murraydale matters: How a family-centered dairy is thriving in a giant-dominated industry
Country Folks, Dairy
Murraydale matters: How a family-centered dairy is thriving in a giant-dominated industry
by Joseph Armstrong 
May 27, 2026
Giant farms dominate the dairy landscape. According to Jon Winsten with the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), the last 20 years ha...
No surprises with Social Security
Country Folks
No surprises with Social Security
by Sally Colby 
May 27, 2026
Nearly everyone looks forward to retirement, and many anticipate collecting Social Security. However, planning is essential. Paula Ledney, Penn State ...
Weed mitigation in soybeans
Country Folks
Weed mitigation in soybeans
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant 
May 27, 2026
Herbicide resistance is an increasing problem for soybean growers. Resistance leaves fewer tools for operators to combat weeds. Vipan Kumar, Ph.D., pr...
Crop Comments: Stagger corn planting times to minimize empty kernels
Country Folks, Crop Comments
Crop Comments
Crop Comments: Stagger corn planting times to minimize empty kernels
Crop Comments A7 
May 27, 2026
According to Dan Quinn, Purdue University agronomist, examining corn ears from your fields helps estimate what yield might be. Examining corn ears pri...