Contents
Madison County, Iowa
PHOTO BY JUSTIN ROGERSCOVEROut & About
12 Fresh Air
Experience the joys of country life
in this reader roundup.
16 Road Trip
Bird enthusiasts have reason
to rejoice in McAllen, Texas.
18 The Country Almanac
Set your sights on spring with
the helpful hints in this calendar.The Good Life
22 Backyard Blessings
24 View From Our Place
Meet Tawny Nelson, winner of
the Our Country Home Contest.
30 What’s Cooking?
Show your valentine some love with
sizzling steak and mashed potatoes.Heart & Soul
58 Looking Back
60 Country Churches
An Ontario church family welcomes
Elissa Ennis to small-town living.
62 Animal Tales
64 Humor
Go on, laugh a little at the stories
and jokes Country readers tell.
70 Life In Focus
Snow gives way to brisk blue skies
in this collection of reader photos.
76 On the Farm
Emily Gibson reflects on her daily
walks to the barn, chores and all.In Every Issue
6 From the Editor
8 Winter Photo Contest
80 Submission Guidelines
80 Hidden Needle Contest
82 Parting Shots30 32
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