Grit

Grit Magazine has celebrated rural American lifestyles since 1882. Each bimonthly issue combines practical articles, product reviews, do-it-yourself building plans, beautiful photos, reader advice, humor and a healthy dose of fresh attitude to offer a complete guide to life beyond the city limits.

FEEDING JOY

Grit Magazine • VOLUME 140, ISSUE 6

READER TIPS FROM RURAL AMERICA

PREVENTING AFRICAN SWINE FEVER IN YOUR PIGS • Keep your hogs safe from this lethal disease by following these key preventative tips.

Catching Up With Our Social Circle

CLOTHESLINE MEMORIES

SPILL THE BEANS • It’s no secret: Beans are a budget-friendly kitchen staple full of flavor and nutrition. As the weather cools down, warm up with these deliciously simple dishes that feature the humble dry bean.

DECODING GROWING ZONES • To make the best plant selections, learn plants’ preferred conditions and how they adapt to new environments.

Choose the Best Tires FOR YOUR TRACTOR • Tractor tire tread styles abound; this guide will help you find the right tire to tackle all your farm tasks, big or small.

GRT SPECIAL Holiday OFFER

GRINDING FOR Your Daily Bread • Producing healthful, flavorful flour for your household’s day-to-day needs is simple with a manual mill.

LOOK TO THE SKIES • Light and water interact to fill the sky with dazzling visual phenomena that can offer a considerable dose of wonder if we just look up.

THE BIG SAVE • Prepare for emergencies by setting aside a reserve fund for when those sunny days on the farm turn stormy.

Want a Tender Turkey? COOK IT IN CAST IRON • Make the most of turkey season with these recipes for juicy, flavorful meat every meal.

HARNESSING THE HARDY ORANGE • Thorny but lovable, this small citrus packs a punch in both ornamental and culinary uses.

Wrap It Up • Save money and the planet by giving new life to used material to create gift wrap that’s one-of-a-kind.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

SUCCESSFULLY Overwinter Your Pigs • With the right diet and shelter, your swine can thrive even during the cold months.