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Features
4 From the editors 5 A la carte 11 Book reviews 30 Now from Nationwide 39 Farm-fresh tips 40 Take 5 42 Gardening 44 Ask a farmer 46 It’s a bountiful life
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Answering the call Farmers and ranchers increasingly do double-duty as firefighters.
18 Devotion and determination
Farm dog contest entries bring winning combination.
22 Copious color
Accidental find on family property leads to thriving iris garden.
26 Nutty for walnut butter
Once tasted, creamy spread is met with surprise, enthusiasm.
31 How a strawberry gets its start Plants are born at the nursery, raised on the farm. 34 Ingredients of inspiration “Mystery seeds” arouse an early passion for food.
Answering the call: Farmers as firefighters
Chef-tested recipes perfect for spring
Meet Crystal! She’s the top dog
March/April 2022
ON THE COVER: Nonprofit serves up healthy meals and hope to people facing health challenges and their families. Story on Page 12.
Nourishing BODY & SOUL Healthy meals for patients start in this garden
Photo: Lori Eanes
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