Lifestyle

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration is working throughout the month of May with non-profit organizations Carry The Load, Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to pay homage to Veterans interred in VA’s 157 National Cemeteries through a series of events, volunteer opportunities and shared stories leading up to Memorial Day.

Spring has settled into the Ozarks, and that means gardeners all over Marion County are dusting off their tools and getting their hands back in the dirt. Around here, preparing a garden bed isn’t fancy work, it’s steady, simple, and done one step at a time.

As the days lengthen and the Ozark soil warms, families across Marion County are turning their thoughts to the garden. For many, a backyard plot is more than a hobby —it’s a strategic way to put fresh, nutrientdense food on the table while stretching a tight household budget. At the Yellville Area Food Closet (YAFC), we see firsthand how even a modest garden can make a profound difference in a family’s food security.