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Agri-tourism Is Rural America’s New Cash Crop
When someone says agri-tourism, often the first thing that comes to mind are hay bail rides, corn mazes, and fresh produce. Those, of course, are fun agri-tourism activities but they are not the only activity encompassed by the growing phenomena of agri-toursim....
Gourd Art and Sculpting is a True Art Form
It is that time of year; football is coming, the leaves are ready to change, and the smell of pumpkin will invade households’ nation wide! In case those clues don’t give it away, I am of course talking about Fall! For many families Fall presents a wonderful time for...
Recipe for Butternut Squash Salad
In an effort to change things up a bit here is a recipe for a unique salad dish to serve with some of the other recipes you are cooking up. This is a Butternut Squash Salad Recipe. Many of us have had this type of squash served in the form of a soup, but rarely does...
Pumpkin Patches in Arkansas by Region
As we are approaching the latter part of summer many are taking a deep breath that the Fall Season is right around the corner. Fall brings a lot of fun things with it including cooler weather, beautiful scenery, and pumpkin patches. Yes, pumpkin patches in Arkansas...
Recipe for Pumpkin Cinnamon Cheesecake Dessert
The heat of summer may have many thinking it is too early to start thinking about Fall recipes. However, our opinion at Arkansas Frontier is that it is never a bad time for cheesecake, especially pumpkin cheesecake. If that doesn’t get you excited enough then throw...
Living History Farming Is The “New Old”
Learning about the historical events in our past is a journey most of us begin when we first start to school. The life lived by those who came before us has always been intriguing. Educating ourselves on our ancestry is a great way to not only help us learn about our...
Zucchini Loaf Recipe That Will Be Talk of the Town
If you grow a garden then you most likely have a guilt trip on letting any of it go to waste. Sure, you can give some away to the neighbors, but they can only eat so much as well right. The truth of being a serious home gardner is that at some point in time you are...
Are Bigger Fruits and Vegetables Really Better?
We've all seen and heard the talk of the monstrosity tomatoes, watermelons, or pumpkins that have won the grand prize at the county fair. However, do these colossal beauties really deserve the attention they so often get? Some might say a resounding No. In fact, some...
Indoor Childrens Activities Teach About Agriculture
This summer has been undeniably hot for a lot of people throughout the nation. However, the kids are out of school, and most likely the summer heat has not zapped the energy and excitement that is naturally present in the summer. It might persuade them not to go...
Stovetop Fried Okra – Healthy Garden Treat
It is that time of year when home gardeners across Arkansas and really throughout America have begun to reap the rewards from their hard work of planting, watering, and praying. One of the most popular and most enjoyed garden vegetables across the mid-south is okra....