Discover Winter in Rural America

Spotlights
Pine Tree on a flatbed trailer in front of the U.S. Capital 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives From Colorado

United States Department of Agriculture. Forest Service.

"The 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived safe and sound in Washington D.C."  Watch the Video Clip.
old country market storefront Winter Farmers Markets are Hot Despite the Cold Weather

United States Department of Agriculture. Blog Post.

"USDA Farmers Market Directory Counts Nearly 900 Winter Farmers Markets."
fire in a fireplace Eco-Based Fire Logs: An Environmentally Friendly Invention From U.S. Department of Agriculture (PPT | 7.01 MB)

U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Research Service.

"Artificial logs that create a cheerful and welcoming winter blaze in your fireplace might someday be made from a perhaps surprizing source: grass clippings."
After a Snowstorm Winter Weather Safety and Awareness

National Oceanic and Atmospeceric Administration. National Weather Service.

Winter 2012-2013 Temperature and Precipitation Outlook
Learn more about being safe in winter weather with interative weather information, climate prediction center and winter weather tip sheets for awareness and preparedness.
Young child eating Try Soup for a Cold Winter's Day

USDA. NAL. Healthy Meals Resource System.

Get the Recipe for Chicken or Turkey Rice Soup to Feed an Army.
2012 Plant Hardiness Plant map The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

United States Department of Agriculture.  Agrictulture Research Service.

"The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones."
family sledding Winter Sports on America's Public Lands

recreation.gov.

"America's public land / recreation areas do not hibernate for the winter and are open to a host of recreational opportunies unique to the season. Cross-country and downhill skiing as well as snowshoeing, snowboarding, and dogsledding are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy on public lands." Locate an area you want to visit here.
Leaf in Snow Winter on the Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Welcome to winter on the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota.
Food recovery Volunteer This Season In Rural Areas -Volunteers help those in need all year around.

Volunteers help those in need all year around. Find Volunteer organizations and services and start making a difference today.
Woods in Winter Winter Storm Preparedness and Response

University of Wisoncon-Madison Extension Service. National Ag Safety Database.

Safety At Home And While Traveling