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  The Rising Popularity of Rustic Design Thanks in part to the cultural impact of home design influencers like Chip and Joanna Gaines, the rustic design scheme has become incredibly popular across America. Rustic design goes by many names, including rustic chic, modern rustic, farmhouse, farmhouse chic, western chic, and others. But no matter what you call it, rustic design places a lot of emphasis on using natural materials, antique…

  Local Farming in America Farming has grown and developed quite a bit since domesticated agriculture was first introduced thousands of years ago. In Western society, fewer and fewer of us are actually growing our own food these days. If you ate today, you likely have a farmer to thank! And where some things have changed across the landscape of American agriculture, others have remained the same. Out of the…

  Hay There! Back during my late elementary and early junior high days, we had what we thought was a great retort for when someone would walk up and interrupt one of our group conversations. The unsuspecting conversational intruder would try to get our attention by saying, “Hey!” Inevitably, one of us would snap back with this witty play on words: “Hay is for horses, aren't you glad you're a…

  Everything's Bigger in Texas - Including the Cotton Texas the second-biggest state in the U.S. (behind only Alaska), and is also the second most populous (behind only California). As the saying goes, everything really is bigger in Texas, and that's a great point of pride for those who call the Lone Star State home. Land and population aren't the only things that are big about Texas, either. Texas is…

 So, you bought a horse (or horses). Congratulations! Whether you’re planning to use your horses for work, competition, pleasure, or some mixture of these, owning a horse can be an amazingly rewarding experience. Horses are more than just pets, farmhands, or luxury items; horses can truly become life-long companions. Connecting with your horse over a pleasant ride helps you reconnect with nature, gain some great outdoor exercise, reduce stress, and…