Summer 2013 Tennessee Home & Farm by Journal Communications

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A Warm Welcome to Summer With this issue, we welcome the season of sprinklers and sparklers, squash and sweet corn. From getaways in the country (page 38) to farm animals in the city (page 28), you’ll find a few ideas on travel destinations within the state. Even if you stay home, we also offer several ways to cool off this summer, from frozen dessert recipes (page 18) to air-conditioned memories (page 48). Though you can always expect the Tennessee heat and humidity, we hope for the sake of our state’s farmers that it’s not as dry as last year – something you probably experienced whether you have acres of crops or a small backyard garden. If you’re new to gardening, flip to page 14 to find tips on growing your own fruits and veggies in raised beds and containers. Already got a green thumb? If you grow tomatoes – or buy them from your neighborhood farmer – snap a photo of your most misshapen ’mater to enter in our inaugural Ugly Tomato Photo Contest. Read more on page 26, and find details on this online-only contest at our website, tnhomeandfarm.com. Of course, this is not to be confused with the 18th Annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Photo Contest, which continues through July 31. Find the entry form on page 45, and don't forget to visit our website to vote in the Readers’ Choice part of the contest during the month of August. One lucky reader will also win products from Made on Acorn Hill, including their goat milk soaps. Read their story on page 10, and go online to enter the giveaway. We hope you enjoy this issue, and let us know what you think by emailing us, finding us on Facebook or writing us a letter. Thanks for reading! Jessy Yancey, managing editor thaf@jnlcom.com

Editor Pettus Read circulation manager Stacey Warner Board of directors President Lacy Upchurch, Vice President Jeff Aiken Directors at large Charles Hancock, David Richesin, Catherine Via district directors Malcolm Burchfiel, James Haskew, Eric Mayberry, Dan Hancock, David Mitchell state fb women’s chairman Jane May Advisory directors Dr. Larry Arrington, Jimmy McAllister Chief administrative officer Joe Pearson Executive Vice President Rhedona Rose treasurer Wayne Harris Comptroller Tim Dodd

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Tennessee Home & Farm is produced for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation by Journal Communications Inc. Managing Editor Jessy Yancey Content coordinator Rachel Bertone Proofreading manager Raven Petty Photography Director Jeffrey S. Otto Photography team Jeff Adkins, Michael Conti, Brian McCord, Wendy Jo O'Barr, Frank Ordonez Videography team Mike Chow, Mark Forester Creative services director Christina Carden Lead Designer Laura Gallagher Creative Services team Stacey Allis, Becca Ary, Alison Hunter, Kara Leiby, Kacey Passmore, Kris Sexton, Jake Shores, Matt West Web services director Allison Davis Web team David Day, Yamel Hall, John Hood, Erica Lampley, Nels Noseworthy, Jill Ridenour, Richard Stevens I.T. Team Daniel Cantrell, Mike Harley Ad Production Manager Katie Middendorf Senior Graphic Designer Vikki Williams Ad Production Team Krystin Lemmon, Patricia Moisan

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See What’s Happening Online Share your Photos Have you entered our annual photo contest yet? Find an entry form on page 45, or visit tnhomeand farm.com/photocontest to enter online.

Try New Summer Recipes Are you overrun with squash and other summer staples? Find recipes such as Garden-Stuffed Squash, Corn Chowder and Peach-Blackberry Crisp online at tnhomeandfarm.com/summerrecipes.

Win TN Products Who doesn’t like free stuff – especially if it’s made here in Tennesseee? Don’t miss any of our giveaways by signing up for our monthly emails at tnhomeandfarm.com/ newsletter.

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