October 23: Spotlight

Do you want to be in the #iamamodernfarmer spotlight, too? Here’s how it works:

Purchase our “I am a modern farmer” T-shirt. You don’t have to buy and wear the tee, but we’re contributing a percentage of the profits to Farm Aid to help support independent farms.

Share a photo or a short video, which shows how YOU support local farming in your region. Did you visit a corn maze this weekend? Go apple picking? Harvest and can your summer crops? Or, did you purchase local produce at the farmers market or local grocery? That all counts!

Post your pic on Instagram or Twitter, and don’t forget the hashtag, #iamamodernfarmer.

Go to this page often to check out all the Modern Farmers across the country – and world!

Fall harvest of free range organic grain fed ducks #iamamodernfarmer #modernfarmer @modfarm #jumbopekinduck #freerange #organic #paleofarmer #thankful #duck #pluckinpinfeathersfordays #whistlepighollow

A photo posted by Gretchen Dimling (@whistlepighollowmd) on Oct 20, 2015 at 8:08pm PDT

Interview with goat cheese makers #SecondiAltoPiano These goats listen to opera music #iamamodernfarmer @ModFarm pic.twitter.com/Hlat6FCBSg – Frank Giustra (@Frank_Giustra) October 18, 2015

#iamamodernfarmer I am working on sustainable ag projects in Senegal. A photo posted by Warren Schultz (@warschultz) on Oct 23, 2015 at 4:21am PDT

We’re so excited and honored to be hosting the first @modfarm Advisory Board Meeting in the Stable at Frankies 457. A great group and an amazing conversation going on right now. Stand by for more from us & Modern Farmer! 🚜 #IAmAModernFarmer

A photo posted by Frankies & Prime Meats (@frankies.pm) on Oct 22, 2015 at 10:49am PDT

Our winter spinach seedlings, destined for @FRESHFARMDupont winter mrkts. #iamamodernfarmer #worldfoodday #eatlocal pic.twitter.com/zxKniH8Kou – Emily B (@Emilycgb) October 16, 2015

Learning how to handle the pregnant girls whilst being gentle and reassuring. Learning how to inspect feet and apply oil to tricky areas made sore by mites despite getting kicked and spat on. Learning how to whisper calming things they don’t or defiantly won’t understand. Learning how to still be effective whilst rain-washed and wind-blind. Learning how to build trust to get those first Cria nose-to-nose kisses. Learning how to be completely without ego….. I truly love it, and honestly need it ♡

A photo posted by Blue Eggs & Tea Illustration (@blueeggsandtea) on Oct 19, 2015 at 10:01am PDT

Low tunnels – preparing for the cold temps #iamamodernfarmer #TheChefsGarden A photo posted by Farmer Lee Jones (@farmerleejones) on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:19am PDT

Rocking my new @modfarm shirt at the @soloverdi farmers market stand today #iamamodernfarmer #modernfarmer #soloverdi

A photo posted by Pearson King (@sonofpears) on Oct 17, 2015 at 8:28am PDT

Have you ever noticed the color of your egg yolks?!🍳Store bought eggs generally have a pale yellow color while free range eggs usually have a darker orange colored yolk! THE COLOR IS NOTHING TO YOLK ABOUT! 😂 {See what I did there?!} Okay, the color of the yolk usually tells about the hen’s diet. The more natural and colorful the diet, the darker the yolk🍳 Hen’s raised on cornmeal, wheat, or barley (which doesn’t have much nutritional value), have more pale colored yolks. In addition, darker yolks have more Omega 3’s and vitamins but less cholesterol due to their healthier diet! Plus, farm fresh eggs taste so much better! 😋 Go out and support your local chicken farmer and get good quality eggs! 🐓 A photo posted by Karlie (@classickarlie) on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:17am PDT

Yesterday’s late #brunch on the #farm It was devine! #jacksveg #downonthefarm #yummydelicious #getinmyface #kentgrown #kentgrown #realfood #whitstable #farming #eatwhatyougrow #iamamodernfarmer #keepthefarmersfarming #kent

A photo posted by jacksveg (@jacksveg) on Oct 19, 2015 at 1:21am PDT