Cortez Growers Association

What??? A Ghost Pepper Donut

I don't know about you but I've seen a lot of people doing the Paqui One Chip Challenge lately. Have you done it? And the latest is eating a ghost pepper donut. I would try both but I would need a whole lotta milk to cool me off.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What Type Of Nut Are You?

Peanut Butter — Super Easy to Make!

Making homemade peanut butter is beyond easy—see how quick and easy it is, plus get ideas for flavored peanut butters and other nut butters.

How to Make Apple "Donuts"

Eating clean doesn't mean skipping fun snacks!

13 Ways to Use Peanut Butter (Besides on a PB+J)

Don’t Go Nuts: 3 Tips For Making Perfect Peanut Butter

Making peanut butter at home can be a breeze. Here is what to consider when you get cracking.

Almond growers watch for fungus that can topple trees

A disease called wood rot fungus can make almond trees fall over.

Thanks to all growers

Our thanks to our employees and the community for their generous donations of fresh garden vegetables this summer for our weekly Vegetable Stand project. The annual summer event wrapped up for the …

Greenhouse growers could benefit from UNH research

Greenhouse growers could benefit from University of New Hampshire research into soil-less alternatives for ornamental plants.

Turkey growers save $$$ with LED lights

Turkey growers in a pilot study saved more than $2,000 per barn in electric costs by switching from traditional to LED lights

Drought didn't stymie local pumpkin growers

Visitors to Autumn Acres Farm had no shortage of pumpkins, squash and gourds to choose from Saturday.

USB Educates Growers on Global Markets

The United Soybean Board (USB) invites soybean farmers with a desire to take a look at their customers beyond the elevator and to learn more about the soy checkoff’s role in marketing U.S. soy, to take part in their See for Yourself program. Tina Holst, Chilston, Wisconsin soybean farmer, took advan

UVM Researchers Saw 'Gold' In Saffron. Now Growers Do, Too

The exotic spice saffron is garnering more and more attention among farmers and growers in Vermont and across New England.

Peanut butter was once a locally produced health food

Like avocados or chia seeds, peanut butter was once a trendy health food.

Is Peanut Butter Bad for You, or Good? A Look at the Evidence

Peanut butter is fairly nutritious and is a good source of protein compared to many other plant foods. However, there are a few reasons why eating a lot of it is a bad idea.

Almond to walnut: 7 types of nut butters that pack a nutritional punch

A plant-based dietitian outlines the benefits of nut butters, including protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Plus, a few brands to try.