Arkansas Frontier Blog
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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....
How To Fry A Pumpkin
When it comes to the culinary knowledge of preparing pumpkins most people are limited to the ever-popular pumpkin pie. However, to many people’s surprise this fruit ‘or vegetable’ has much to offer in the way of good food. In fact if fried squash is on the list of...
15th Anniversary Press Release
QUITMAN, Ark., Oct. 11, 2012 / -- Arkansas Frontier welcomes their 15th year of providing a fun and interactive educational experience that goes beyond the book of the traditional classroom. Along with their annual Pumpkin Patch Festival in October they offer all...
Tour the Old Fashioned School House
Experience what it was like to go to a one-room school house 100 years ago with all grades in one room with only one teacher. See the old “ink well” desks. Find out what the children did at recess with no slides or other modern playground equipment. The students...
Watch the Farm Animals
Enjoy a close up visit with all types of farm animals. The newest edition to the farm animal exhibit is a herd of miniature horses. We have the most common farm animals that many people would expect to see including pigs, horses, donkeys, goats, chickens, guineas,...