Using Old Tobacco’s Tactics Against Them in a West Virginia Ad War
The classic Mail Pouch chewing tobacco ads on rural barns are being transformed into ads for public health.
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Using Old Tobacco’s Tactics Against Them in a West Virginia Ad War
The classic Mail Pouch chewing tobacco ads on rural barns are being transformed into ads for public health.
Modern Farmer takes a look at farming in some of the countries hoping to bring home the golden trophy.
Donald McCaig: The Mark Twain of Dog Writers
In 1970, bestselling author Donald McCaig got a little land, a few sheep and a sheepdog. Before long, he was traveling far and wide to test his and his dogs’ shepherding skills.
How to Find the Right Solar Panel for You
Get all (or at least most) of the energy you need, right from the sun.
A Visit to a High School Hog Butchering Day
It’s a banner day for FFA students at Broadway, Virginia’s Broadway High School: hog butchering. Scrub the class schedule. There’s a half-ton of live weight to process by the end of the afternoon.
7 Still-Valid 19th-Century Bits of Farm Wisdom
It may be over 125 years old, but The Farm & Household Encyclopedia is still chockfull of useful advice (as well as a few things you should never, ever do).
Bullseye: Return of the Longbow
Old and simple things are increasingly cool again, enjoying new, widespread appreciation — including the longbow.
Chicken Farming and Its Discontents
One contract chicken grower’s complaints against the current system — stagnating income and rapidly increasing expenses for growers — are why, if he doesn’t see reforms, he’ll be shutting his doors soon.
5 Things You Need to Know From the New Farm Census
The farm census, only released every five years, is reams and reams of data about America’s farms. Here’s six important takeaways.
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