Next Generation Peach Farmer Cultivates a Legacy of Innovation at Pearson Farm

Fifth-generation farmer Lawton Pearson is blending tradition with innovation to preserve and strengthen Georgia’s iconic peach and pecan farm for future generations. In the heart of Georgia peach country, Lawton Pearson is redefining what it means to carry on a family legacy. A fifth-generation farmer at Pearson Farm in Fort Valley, Pearson left behind a career in…

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Gardopia Gardens Grows Resilient Communities Through School Gardens and Urban Ag

Stephen Lucke, founder of Gardopia Gardens in San Antonio, is using school gardens and drought-smart agriculture to empower the next generation and grow healthier, more resilient communities. In the face of rising temperatures, food insecurity and dwindling green space, Stephen Lucke is planting more than just seeds in urban San Antonio, he’s planting solutions. As…

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Tennessee Grown: How Urban Farms are Feeding the Future

For Bobby and Derravia Rich, their passion project started with a single backyard garden. While attending the master gardener program at the University of Tennessee Extension, Bobby Rich decided to apply what he was learning right at home in Memphis. What began as rows of collards and tomatoes given away to neighbors quickly grew into…

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Travel and Wellness in the New Year: Our Favorite Products

Welcome to our New Year Travel and Wellness Guide! As the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to another year, it’s the perfect time to embrace new beginnings, explore new destinations and commit to personal well-being. Whether you’re an avid traveler seeking your next adventure or someone looking to refresh and rejuvenate, this guide…

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3 Weeks in France: Travelogue

The following was recorded during a travelogue I presented about my three-week trip to France. Sixteen people joined us in person while others watched via Zoom. The travelogue gives you a glimpse at the experience, what led to the trip, some of my trials and highlights, and offers tips for solo and international travel at…

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Eating My Way Through France: The French Paradox

During my three-week tour of France, I tried it all, enjoying every bite of the rich, indulgent flavors of the region. Sure that I would gain at least 20 lbs., I was surprised to return home and find that I didn’t gain a pound (well, two pounds that fell off immediately – probably airplane retention)….

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