A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
Growing up on a New Jersey farm and competing in a variety of youth sports, Megan Simmons thought she found her calling as a utility locator at age 19. A short pursuit of a nursing career led to the realization that she was meant to work outdoors.
‘The nice thing about agriculture is it ties into so many careers and it’s personal to every student’ May 2024 by Sean Clougherty Managing Editor, Delmarva Farmer SALISBURY, Md. — When James McCrobie attends the 2024 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in...
The reckoning has begun for the smelly invader May 2024 by Meghan McIntyre, The Virginia Mercury Both residents and Virginia Department of Forestry officials agree: Callery pear trees, including the much-loathed Bradford pear variety, aren’t just offensive to the nose...
Choptank co-op directors meet MLB legend May 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer It all began with a plan. Three Choptank Electric Cooperative board directors, and one director’s wife, were going to meet baseball legend Cal Ripken. “We are all big Orioles fans who...
How to make Mexican stew in a Dutch oven May 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Los Angeles Latinos first celebrated it in 1863....
May 2024 Mixed Berry-Lime Smoothie Bowl with Banana and Granola recipe courtesy of Family Features/Safeway and Albertsons Ingredients: 1 banana ½ package (6 oz.) blackberries ½ lime 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 4 fluid oz. whole milk ⅛ cup...
Geothermal energy is gaining ground May 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist Have you heard the new catchphrase “electrification”? While you may not have heard about it outside of the transportation industry, electrification is a rising megatrend across the...
