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Casey McCausland, a young farmer in central Illinois, has embraced regenerative practices and diversification to ensure the stability and future success of his farm. Despite not having a background in agriculture, McCausland partnered with his grandfather and now farms 1,300 acres, growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and cover crops. He is focused on soil health and is working towards certification with Regenified, a program that monitors soil quality. McCausland prioritizes financial stability and has diversified his income through custom farming and building relationships with local co-ops. He aims to do a better job farming what he already has rather than expanding his operation. [Extracted from the article]

The resort's informal Osteria del Grigio and the Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant Poggio Rosso are both helmed by young Colombian chef Juan Quintero, who pays homage to hearty Tuscan traditions in dishes like a risotto with wild boar and black kale. Features WHEN I BEGAN REPORTING ON THE ITALIAN TRAVEL SCENE back in the mid 1990s, well before I moved from Rome to the Umbrian town of Città della Pieve, Tuscany was something of an alternative destination. The Best of the Rest Borgo Pignano Located near Volterra, this property follows the classic model of a refurbished farming hamlet centered around an 18th- century villa, with a rather fine restaurant that leans heavily on the resort farm's own organic produce. BORGO SAN FELICE: A TUSCAN VETERAN GETS A MAKEOVER ROSEWOOD CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO: THE "NE PLUS ULTRA" OF TUSCAN ESTATE HOTELS Launched in 2008, the accommodation arm of fashion scion Massimo Ferragamo's vast Brunello di Montalcino wine estate in the Val d'Orcia was initially conceived as a private club, where suites and villas would be used by members. [Extracted from the article]

These are my family's nearest mountains and coast, so since the children - 12-year-old Felix and 16-year-old Matt - have been old enough to hike, we've visited often for long weekends, as I did as a child with my parents and grandparents. There was a seven-day-fermented sourdough bread with miso butter, made with local grain that had been milled in the back room. I took one revelatory mouthful each of the salt-aged deer, the Welsh lamb rib, and the scallop with elderflower vinegar and aged fat from locally raised Wagyu steer, and passed the rest to my sons. Still, six desserts, and only one piece - mine - left at the end, fudge made with Wagyu drippings instead of butter. [Extracted from the article]

"My dad gave it to me", "My aunt made it for me", "My best friend from high school built it" are all instant, meaningful stories - stories that grow with each generation as "dad" is replaced by "grandpa" is replaced by "great-grandpa." B BUILD A STORY - NOT JUST A PROJECT - FOR THE PERFECT GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. b Whether he agrees or not, I consider Design Editor John Olson to be our resident gentleman philosopher. A reproduction of a historic piece could satisfy the I When i question, but perhaps even more so a reproduction of that rocking chair in the cherished family-album photo of your grandma as a child. [Extracted from the article]

Written by Debra Prinzing Produced by Nick Crow and Debra Prinzing hat happens when an architect and a former Walt Disney imagineer start farming? While Lou pursued art, teaching, and design consultation, Andrea planted her first seeds: cockscomb. "We saw building a flower farm as a possibility - one with an initially low investment, since we didn't have any large farm equipment", Andrea says. [Extracted from the article]

Departments: Experiences EVERY LUXURY INCLUDED AN HOUR NORTH of Berlin on the autobahn, in a village surrounded by wheat and barley fields that ripen to gold in late July, there is a garden so ideal I keep coming back to it in my daydreams. A few years ago, Wickert and his girlfriend, a Berlin-based graphic designer named Nicole Glur, printed a simple, black-and-white sticker reading HAMPTONS UCKERMARK. From top: Cherry picking near Gutshof Kraatz, a farm and restaurant in Germany's Uckermark region; alfresco dining among the refurbished farm buildings at Gutshof Kraatz. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on a recent safety inspection of 12 Iowa and Nebraska farms to determine why agriculture is facing an insurability crisis. Prevalence of substandard construction and wiring; Examples of common code violations; Why codes are often disregarded; Importance of meeting standards for both personal safety and insurability. INSET: For more information:.;Rules to live by to insure you're....

The article focuses on contribution of old farm buildings to modern working operation. The B&R Farms, owned by Barron "Boots" Hetherington and wife Robin, has been the home of eight generations of their family since 1842. After a few years, they decided to invest in their barn and felt that the building and machinery need maintenance. Thus, they earned the 2008 Barn Again! awards which is for ranching families who preserved the agricultural buildings they own and use them on daily operations.

Describes the grain handling and drying system built by farmers Les and Bill Carter near Athens, Illinois. Towers and storage bins installed by the Carters; Challenges in erecting the tower; Factors to consider before starting to design a grain system.

The article offers information on the safety risks associated with farm bins in the U.S. Topics discussed include a farmer trapped in a grain bin rescued in September 2014, the need of developing technologies for the farmers to eliminate the need of entering into a bin, and views of Bob Aherin, University of Illinois Extension safety specialist.

New construction has become very expensive and farmers are remodeling and restoring old farm building. Besides being a cost effective way to increase valuation and efficiency of operations, there are tax benefits to be derived from remodeling old structures.

The article provides tips for farmers in installing accessories in farm buildings. Steve Olson of Morton Buildings, suggests the need to add protection to the roof to keep birds from nesting in the area. It advises to install doorjambs to prevent the building from structural damages caused by farm machineries and to add a porch for it to have a charming look. It also recommends to use simple sheet insulation as well as provide adequate ventilation to prevent moisture and mold problems.

The article offers information about scenic byways in Maryland. Touring through the road of the state can either be prearranged or explored by oneself. Picturesque barns, grazing thoroughbreds and white-board fencing add to the beauty of Maryland's horse country. The route to Bonita Farm near Darlington is detailed.

Examines the status of silos in the United States. Features of silos; Historical significance of the structures; Agricultural functions of silos; Factors that contributed to the diminishing number of silos around the country.

Features the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture located in New York state. Construction of a greenhouse and livestock barn aimed at growing food crops and animals; Interior decoration of the restaurant and agricultural center; Tendency for customers to think their connection with food and its source.

Features the barn of a farm owned by Leo Fitzpatrick in Beaverton, Michigan. Award won by Fitzpatrick; Tips for tackling old barns; Challenges in repairing old barns; Importance of having a good eye in renovating barns.

Announces the selection of the Marshall project as the winner of the 2002 BARN AGAIN Farm Heritage award presented by the 'Successful Farming' magazine and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Brief history of the barn that won the award; Details on the renovation made to the barn; Uses of the barn.

Features the farm building constructed by farmer Dave Diedrich in Elkton, South Dakota. Remodeling of a barn into a farm shop; Storage facilities.

Focuses on the importance of using safe lightbulbs and fixtures in farm buildings to avoid fire hazards in the United States. Process of selecting safe fixtures; Significance of knowing lightbulb differences; Relevance of selecting name brands with a reputation for quality.

Reports that when Indiana farmers Philip and Marcia Douglas were shopping for a new home, they settled for Settlemeyer Stock farm with its house and two barns. Barn's unique design featuring gambrel roofs and dormer windows as local landmarks; Barns designed for livestock with appropriate storage facilities; Repairs undertaken. INSET: Nominate your buildings for award..

Features a rescue procedure for grain bin drowning. Number of victims per year; Cutting through the bin to perform a quick dump; Setting up of an aerial ladder; Use of a grain rescue tube. INSET: Use of this grain rescue tube could save..., by Tom J. Rizzo..

Discusses the radiant floor heating system which uses specially formulated durable rubber hose combined with custom-designed manifolds. Advantages of radiant floor heat in farm buildings and other hard to heat buildings; Applications; Installation; Cost and savings; Heat fuel sources; Drawbacks; Contact information.

Warns that agriculture is facing an insurability crisis caused by building deterioration and substandard construction practices. Common construction defects that threaten insurance coverage; What farmers should do. INSET: For more information..

Compares a variety of hog flooring products. Tri-Bar floors; Plastic-coated floorings; Other materials used for hog floors; How to select the right hog flooring. INSET: Most flooring decisions based on farmer experience or a snappy....

The article focuses on the importance of selecting right respiratory protection for farm work with reference to an accident of farmer Arick Baker who fell into a bushel bin but survived due to wearing a battery-powered air supplying respirator.

The article looks at artisans Terri King and Roger Shelton of Madison County, North Carolina, focusing on how they use wood from old barns and farm buildings to create furniture and collectible items. King comments on how the decline of tobacco farming in Madison County helped to provide her and Shelton with woodworking materials for their crafts.

The article discusses the dramatic changes of farm buildings in the U.S. Steven Bohlman, national sales manager with Wick Buildings, explains how farmers are dressing up their building properties by adding sheds, shops and offices to make it more attractive. It notes how the farmer's initiative of adding various accessories to their farm buildings made the place an overall theme for the farm and family.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues of "Successful Farming," including "Barn Makeover," in the November 2007 issue, "Unconventional Future in Dairy," in the September 2007 issue and "All Around the Farm®," in the September 2007 issue.

The article features the Cooling Springs farm in Frederick, Maryland, which was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Owners Peter and Vicki Michael have become experts on the Underground Railroad and advocates for saving sites that once made up the secret escape route. While restoring the 19th-century farmhouse and outbuildings, Peter also researched the history of the property.

The article offers advice on the efficient way of getting grain out of a Quonset-style structure. One reader suggests putting an auger in the corn so that when it stops feeding by gravity, the backhoe can be used to pull the corn from the pile. Another reader says that an auger and skid loader can be used to empty a storage. A reader claims that moving the sweeps between two sumps will get 90% of the corn out.

This article presents information on a study conducted by researchers at the Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development regarding the benefits of group sow housing for swine industry. It cites the features of the sow-housing systems and gestation stall system involved in the study. Sow lameness is discussed. Ways to lessen the aggression of sows are mentioned.

Presents information on the winners of the 2001 BARN AGAIN! Recognition Awards in the U.S. Ethel Sweet from Clarks, Nebraska; Galen Finkbeiner from Connell, Washington; Mill's Edge Farm from Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania.

Presents an article on barn restoration. Reason for the decision to remodel the barn; Details of the restoration project; Duration of the restoration.

Elmo and Frances Clark illuminate their Kansas farm with over 7,000 lights each Christmas season. Visitors from across the US and from Australia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia have viewed the lights. Directions to the Clark farm are included.

Editorial. Discusses the widespread existence of defective and dangerous electrical and building practices on farms. Why farmers often have substandard construction on their property; Impact on insurability; Recommendations for improving farm safety.

Describes a safe, fast and inexpensive method to demolish deteriorating clay-block silos.