Vol. 24 No. 1 January 2025
Publisher Catalyst Communications Network
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From the Publisher
Welcome to our January issue of AcreageLife!
As the holidays fade into memory and winter tightens its grip, we’ re excited to bring you a fresh array of articles to help you embrace the season( and year) ahead. Winter is a time for reflection, preparation and savoring the beauty of frosty mornings and snowy landscapes. Let us guide you through this time of year with inspiring tips and seasonal insights.
Feeling pent up this winter? Get creative about getting outdoors. From scavenger hunts to tracking two- and four-legged animals, to foraging for berries, we offer a plethora of ideas to keep boredom at bay.
For our garden lovers, flowers and vegetables aren’ t just for spring, summer and fall. These hardy plants and flowers thrive in lower temperatures.
In our Horse Sense column, we introduce you to six different breeds that thrive in low temperatures and prefer the cold.
And don’ t miss one of my favorite parts of the magazine— our Corn Time toon! This month, we get to find out what farmers do in their downtime when they’ re bored.
These are just some of the things you’ ll find inside this issue. So, flip through the pages to see what else Santa may have left for you.
Happy reading!— Cindy L. O’ Hara
Comments? Story ideas? Questions? Send them to cindy. ohara @ catcomnet. com.
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