Linda McGurk

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Sale barn owner diversifying to keep competitive edge

May 18, 2013 By Linda McGurk

VEEDERSBURG, Ind.—With hay and grain prices running high, and domestic slaughter effectively shut down, the times they are a changin’ for the U.S. horse market. Todd Yundt, owner of the Veedersburg Sale Barn in Fountain Co., Ind., is trying to adapt to the new economic climate by diversifying and finding new ways to promote his […]

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A little bit of everything

April 16, 2012 By Linda McGurk

COVINGTON, Ind.—A new storefront just joined the downtown retail community in Covington, Ind. Expect to find an eclectic mix of hand-made gifts, home décor items and repurposed “junktiques” at Myrtle, Maude & Mabel’s, which opened for business last Saturday. “I always wanted a storefront in my hometown and this opportunity fell in my lap,” said […]

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Craneberry Farm

April 16, 2012 By Linda McGurk

HILLSBORO, Ind.—When Danville native Kim Crane, 35, and her partner Nick Johnson, 34, started an organic farm near Hillsboro, Ind., last year, things didn’t exactly go according to plan. The planting was late, rains flooded the crops, and they were still learning how to work their antiquated equipment. But despite their initial woes, the couple […]

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Small processing plant opens in western Indiana

July 15, 2010 By Linda McGurk

(Farm World, May 2010)
Raising all-natural, pastured meat on a small farm is one thing. Getting that meat processed in accordance with your farming philosophy and your customers’ preferences in a time when small meat processing plants are all but extinct is another.

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Retiree creates “Going Local” and becomes voice for movement

September 30, 2009 By Linda McGurk

(Farm World, July 2009)
A Connecticut native who ran a regulatory compliance consulting business for years and didn’t start cooking until she was in her forties, Victoria Wesseler may be an unlikely voice for the local foods movement in Indiana. But by starting the blog site Going Local that’s exactly what she’s become.

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”Ungarna älskar det”

September 27, 2009 By Linda McGurk

(Arbetsterapeuten, april 2009)
Dataspel brukar få bära skulden för alltifrån passiviserade barn och ungdomar till västvärldens fetmaepidemi. Men för lätt hjärnskadade Levi Leonard i USA har spelet Nintendo Wii blivit ett sätt att träna sinnesintegrering och kroppsmedvetenhet under de regelbundna besöken på arbetsterapin.

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Vad blir det till middag?

September 26, 2009 By Linda McGurk

(Borås Tidning, februari 2009)

Ekologiska och närproducerade varor från småskaliga jordbrukare är den hetaste trenden i amerikansk matkultur. Men än har konsumenterna inte gett upp sina hamburgare och sin Jell-O.

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Kungen har landat

September 25, 2009 By Linda McGurk

(Borås Tidning, 18 oktober 2008)

Presidentkandidaten Barack Obama trollbinder tusentals åhörare när han gör ett stopp i Indianapolis under sin intensiva valkampanj.

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Utsläppshandel – bönderna tjänar pengar på nya metoder

September 24, 2009 By Linda McGurk

(Lantbruksmagasinet, april 2008)

Näst efter Kina släpper USA ut mest växthusgaser i världen. En del av utsläppen kommer från jordbruket och för amerikanska bönder finns nu ett sätt att tjäna en slant om de ställer om till mer klimatvänliga metoder.

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USA inifrån (2): De som betalar priset

September 23, 2009 By Linda McGurk

(Borås Tidning, 30 maj 2007)
En kvinna vars son jagar en flyktig fiende i Bagdad reflekterar över krig, frihet och uppoffringar, fjärran från skrivbordssoldaterna i Washington, D.C.

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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk

“A perfect antidote to the hyper-vigilant, extra-electrified, standardized-tested, house-arrested, 21st-century childhood.” —Richard Louv, bestselling author of LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS and VITAMIN N

"Smart, friendly and Swedish. Packed with sane ideas that will get your children outside, independent, and filled with the joy of living. This book will open your eyes—or maybe tempt you to move to Sweden. Now: Go outside and play!"
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"I could not put this book down! Linda McGurk not only offers a fresh perspective about parenting and outdoor play from a Scandinavian viewpoint, but she is a fabulous storyteller and will hook you on the first page.”
—Angela Hanscom, author of BALANCED AND BAREFOOT

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How kids in Sweden go sledding...🐴🤪 But seriously, we’ve finally had some snow and it’s amazing to see what it does to kids’ motivation to go outside. No more nagging and coaxing, instead they’re chomping on the bit to go play in the white stuff. And I’m loving it as much as they do!❤️

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Once you free yourself from the idea that ideal we Once you free yourself from the idea that ideal weather is a necessity for a perfect experience, you start looking at the world with different eyes.💨

When we planned this weekend trip to the coast, I saw myself ice skating on the frozen ocean under sunny skies. Yes, with the freezing temps the past months, it’s been possible. And besides, it’s almost always sunny on the coast, so it didn’t seem like an outlandish prospect.🌞

When we got here, it was raining and almost blowing up a storm, not to mention that the ice was completely melted😩 We regrouped and went on a hike around the island instead. And it was amazing in its own right.

On a nice day in the summer, this place is completely different - beautiful but also very busy. A day like today, we really got to experience the raw energy of the water, the wind and the rugged rocks. And we had it almost all to ourselves🌊##
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It’s pretty rare that somebody has to coax me to It’s pretty rare that somebody has to coax me to go outside, but it happens. I think we all have days when we feel too tired, busy, comfortable or uninspired to get our butts off the couch and out the door.🙈When that happens, it invaluable to have somebody that cheers you on and gives you that extra push that you need. Especially if you, like me, are used to always being that person for your kids. I know @sverkerevefall is always game for outdoor adventure😊 So tell me, who can you always trust to drag you out on a rainy day?
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There was a time when I never could’ve seen myse There was a time when I never could’ve seen myself living here, basically a ten-minute drive from where I grew up. I traveled the world in search of something else - anything - and saw a ton of amazing places. I put down roots in a few of them, from the mountains of Montana to the beaches of New Zealand🌍

Then I got older, priorities changed, life happened. Now I’m back where it all began. 

There are plenty of other places that are more spectacular than this. But home is where the heart is and my heart is right here❤️
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Birthday party for my youngest wild child, who tur Birthday party for my youngest wild child, who turned 10 earlier this week❤️ Time flies...
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It’s amazing what some sun, ice and snow can do It’s amazing what some sun, ice and snow can do to boost your mood.🌞⛸ 

As I skated across the lake today, I saw elderly couples walking, kids playing hockey, families grilling out and young people spinning around on 4-wheelers. Little kids on sleds, couples on cross-country skis and middle-aged guys ice fishing. And the the entire day, I saw nothing but smiles and high spirits.❄️

Swedes are known to seek out nature to experience solitude but days like these go to show that nature also is a great place for togetherness and community. And even in the midst of a pandemic, there’s plenty of happiness to be found under the open skies in the company of the people you love.❤️

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There’s no such thing as bad weather...BUT. The There’s no such thing as bad weather...BUT. The sun does wonders for my mood, especially since we only get to see it for a few short days every month🌞 And when the sun comes out on a Saturday or Sunday and you can take full advantage of it? Bingo🙌🏻

In Sweden, living a life that centers around outdoor recreation is a simple lesson in living in the here and now. When the sun peaks out, we drop everything to go outside. When the ice on the lake is thick and smooth, ditto.⛸

Did you get to see the sun today? 
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Thankful for cold temps, snow and my kids, who are Thankful for cold temps, snow and my kids, who are always up for adventure❤️❄️
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This can be a tough time of the year to get the ki This can be a tough time of the year to get the kids motivated to go outside. It’s often cold, dark, windy, rainy or all of the above😏 To those of you who can relate and struggle as well I just want to say: Stick to your guns!

Getting kids outside when the weather conditions aren’t perfect (and even when they are) will never be as easy as it was 30 or 40 years ago. Kids today just have many more options, most of which involve electronic media.😏 We can’t go back to how things once were, but we can still make daily outdoor time part of our family culture.

As long as we live together as a family, I will insist that my girls go outside every day. They don’t have to go where I go or do what I do, but they do know that staying inside all day is not an option.❄️ There are times when they’re not thrilled but I’m convinced that over time, they will internalize my mantra “There’s no such thing as bad weather” and that it will at some point become their inner voice.🌿
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A teepee tent in the woods for winter camping? Sig A teepee tent in the woods for winter camping? Sign. Me. Up.😍 Unfortunately, this one isn’t mine, but I had the pleasure of spending a couple hours in it while interviewing Marja of @charlottendalsgard for my upcoming book about friluftsliv😁

Have you ever camped out in the winter?
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Some days we struggle to get outside. Other days a Some days we struggle to get outside. Other days are like this.🙏🏻 There was nothing else I would’ve rather done today, nowhere I would’ve rather been than right here. We may only get this kind of of amazing ice a few days a year - if we’re lucky - so the decision to drop everything else for this was an easy one to make.❄️ The otherworldly sound of the ice singing, the pale sun on our faces, the feeling of being one with nature. This day was one to remember.❤️
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Darkness is a constant presence here this time of Darkness is a constant presence here this time of year and you can either fight it or embrace it. I choose the latter🌑

When the nights are long and the days are short, I fall back on the simple joys of life. Sledding under a starry night, going for a quiet walk along old gravel roads, thawing frozen hands over an open fire. With friends who will always have my back❤️ 

I could’ve been dreaming of a sunny beach in a faraway location, but truthfully, right there and then on this ordinary yet magic Thursday, there was nowhere else I’d rather be. Thank you for the hot chocolate and the good times, @mallanut😘
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Reality check. I’m working 50-60 hours per week Reality check. I’m working 50-60 hours per week right now, on top of caring for two children on my own. This work burden is not something that I strive for, nor is it something that I idealize, it’s just how it is for me sometimes. While I know that I’m busier than what’s good for me right now, there’s one thing that keeps me going even when things are tough. You guessed it - nature.🌿

Once I go out the door and hit the trail, nothing else matters. By the sparkling lake, I turn off work completely and all deadlines suddenly become irrelevant. In the shade of the tall pine trees, the constant noise in my brain fades into a whisper. Out here, in the crisp air, all my worries and concerns peel away and my heart is filled with gratitude.🙏🏻

I know it’s hard to make time for nature experiences in this busy day and age, but our harried souls need nature more than ever. And time in nature is never wasted.❤️
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We have this unofficial rule in Sweden that you “have to” go outside every day, even if it’s just for a little bit. Fresh air is good for you, there’s no such thing as bad weather, etc etc...And on days when the sun is out, even if it’s ever so faint, the rule is that you don’t go back inside until you really have to🌞 
This obsession with the sun may be hard to fathom if you live in a climate where light is abundant but to Scandinavians, a sunny day is a welcome relief from more or less perpetual twilight in the winter. On these latitudes, time in the sun is never wasted. So after our walk in the woods, we simply stayed outside and drank some tea and chatted about everything from the evolution of bitcoin to whatever happened to Octomom. It was a beautiful day with family❤️
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I love cooking outside any day but with the pandem I love cooking outside any day but with the pandemic we’ve been doing it even more than usual.🥦 Trying to decide whether to include more of it in my feed🤔So tell me, would you be interested in some tips and recipes for cooking over the campfire?
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It’s not a normal New Year’s Eve by any means It’s not a normal New Year’s Eve by any means but with forest, fire and friends it turned out to be a pretty darn good party anyway😁 Are you celebrating outside today?❄️
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I think we all have places in nature that we keep I think we all have places in nature that we keep returning to because they speak to us on a higher level. Places that are essential to our inner beings and make us feel part of something much larger than ourselves.⛰Often, they’re places in nature where we’ve spent time with loved ones when we were children. In adulthood, the smells, sights and sounds of these places give us goosebumps and solace in equal measure. @richlouv calls these the places we carry in our hearts. I’ve got several, but one that stands out is the Swedish mountains. This is where I go to lose my soul and find home.💕Where’s your special place in nature?
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This is my first Christmas without the girls, so i This is my first Christmas without the girls, so it seemed like a good time to break with tradition. I took to the mountains, rented a tiny house and plan to ski my heart out for the next few days⛷It’s going to be a different Christmas, but it’s going to be good🎅🏻 Merry Christmas, all you beautiful souls out there!❤️ 
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Almost thirty years ago, my parents got me a pair Almost thirty years ago, my parents got me a pair of cross country skis. And with that, they gave me another way to connect with nature during the cold months. Sure, they’re a bit dated and certainly not the fanciest skis out there, but they’re good enough. Every time I get them out, I’m reminded that while it certainly helps to have good gear when you recreate in nature, it doesn’t have to be the latest and greatest technology or the hippest brand. Real nature connection is not about competing to be the fastest or greatest at something. It’s not about conquering nature or taking the best selfie. It’s just about being in nature for the sake of being in nature. I won’t be winning any races with my skis, but every time I hit the track with them is a gift, a time for me to reflect, breathe and be in the present moment.❄️
So tell me, do you have any favorite gear that you’ve had forever?
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I never realized that having an outdoor routine wo I never realized that having an outdoor routine would help me live through a pandemic. I guess I never really expected the pandemic at all, or at least not one this bad. What I do know is that now more than ever, getting outside on my daily lunchtime walks and hanging out with family outside is what keeps me sane. Thank goodness germs don’t spread as easily outdoors as they do indoors🙏🏻. 

This is my respite, my oasis of normalcy at a time when things are everything but. And I’m thankful that cooking outside isn’t just something I have to do to cope with the pandemic but something that I truly enjoy. So tell me, what have you been cooking up over the open fire lately?🥘
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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thank you to all who This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thank you to all who participated; we will announce the winner soon!

❄️ All Weather Nature Play GIVEAWAY ❄️⁣
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I’ve partnered with some inspiring accounts to give one winner the following set of prizes that encourage all weather nature play:⁣
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❄️ $100 store credit to @mknordika
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❄️ Knit hat from @1000hoursoutside
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❄️ The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
❄️ Cinders, A Chicken Cinderella by Jan Brett
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