Aug 6, 2020 | Of Interest
The National Fish and Wildlife Federation knows for a fact what all of us who love the Cumberland Plateau Natural Resources feel —it’s a special place worthy of protection. They’ve awarded seven grants in four states totaling $1.3 million. Matching grants will more...
Aug 6, 2020 | By George Lindemann
Weeds and invasive species are things that all farms must learn to defeat. In this article for Beginning Farmers, George Lindemann gives an account of the weeds and invasive species he deals with on his farm in Cumberland County, Tennessee, Coal Creek Farm, such as...
Aug 1, 2020 | By George Lindemann
A water source is a necessary staple of any farm. Coal Creek Farm, owned by George Lindemann in Cumberland County, Tennessee, enjoys multiple ponds, but also has access to city water in the case of a drastic drought. Read more...
Jul 30, 2020 | Of Interest
In a world where everything stays where it’s supposed to… who am I kidding? There’s no such world. Mussels attach themselves to ships then invade the Great Lakes. People let all manner of turtles, snakes and other animals loose in local water bodies—in the Everglades!...
Jul 23, 2020 | Of Interest
The older we get the faster time seems to roll. Since quarantine, though, it seems time seems to expand and contract at the same time. One big change is the way we’ve adopted our live, work and play to online platforms. Our kids’ Zoom education and virtual...