Man, there was some weird farm crimes this year, from a serial chicken killer to a farmer who hid an illegal castle behind a big, big pile of hay.

These first-time farmers are literally starting from the ground up in rural Pennsylvania.

And his name is Willie Neighson.

The thesis: rural America is struggling economically and losing residents to urban areas.

This agricultural photographer is the artist behind The Female Farmer Project.

Farming with draft horses isn’t as easy as jumping into a tractor and turning a key, but those who do it say it’s far more rewarding.

A pair of Shires once pulled 50 tons, or the equivalent of a semi truck, plus an additional 20,000 pounds.

When this Mississippian started dating a farmer, she soon found herself with nearly a hundred chickens, 14 cows, a donkey, a rabbit, and two dogs.

You won’t want to miss these outtakes!