A growing interest in reducing food waste leads to new business, nonprofit projects By Holly Riddle Carter Rowley’s passion for composting and reducing food waste that’s shipped off to landfills was strong enough to build a business around it. … [Read more...] about Composting revolution heats up
Yaks in the ‘dacks
Unique livestock catching attention in Westport By Holly Riddle When Steph Larsen and Noah Weber decided to move away from Montana and relocate their yak farm, the couple was looking for an area of the United States that would be least … [Read more...] about Yaks in the ‘dacks
Saying ‘I do’ above tree line
Adirondack elopements cater to couples seeking adventure and social distance By Holly Riddle According to wedding platform The Knot’s 2020 Real Weddings Study, nearly every single 2020 wedding was modified in some capacity in … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I do’ above tree line
Shining a light on child care ‘crisis’
Campaign focuses on lack of providers By Holly Riddle Sarah McChesney is a social work case manager at a nonprofit and a single mother who hit a wall in what she could afford to pay for child care. A resident of northern Clinton County, … [Read more...] about Shining a light on child care ‘crisis’
With switch to remote learning, farm to school program struggles to adapt
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s program shifts gears, expands community reach By Holly Riddle Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Farm to School program brings local produce into school cafeterias, teaches children about local agriculture in the … [Read more...] about With switch to remote learning, farm to school program struggles to adapt