November 26, 2013

This is so juicy!

Every time I teach our Apple Cidering program, I’m naturally asked the question – what’s the difference between apple cider and apple juice? Apple juice is […]
August 9, 2013

They called me what?!

This is our last week of summer programs – and wow – it’s been a whirlwind! We had 72 events and presentations around town!  I can’t […]
July 25, 2013

The Achiever

Oh what a great summer we’re having!  To be honest, I was quite intimidated going into it, with more programs on the schedule than I’ve ever […]
July 4, 2013

Lilipoh Magazine, Spring 2013; Christa Hein interview

January 29, 2013

Saying Goodbye to a Friend

Saying Goodbye to a Friend by Christa Hein  I’m a farmer.  That reality is alive in my every day as I put on my coveralls and […]
January 7, 2013

And a magic new year…

On a bitterly cold morning at the start of the new year, there was an hour that took my breath away. Ice crystals had formed on […]
November 6, 2012

Let’s Talk Turkey!

Let’s Talk Turkey! OK, I’ll just jump right in.  It was the day of reckoning for the turkeys last week. To give you a little bit of […]
September 18, 2012

A Year Changes Everything

A Year Changes Everything by Christa Hein Last year at this time I was a mess. It doesn’t do me any good to rose color the […]
August 24, 2012

Beating the Back to School Blues

Going back to school is an emotional root beer float – if you don’t pay attention, it’ll foam up too fast and make a mess all […]