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So, You Want to Be a Hemp Farmer?

Hemp is often touted as a super-crop with myriad uses. So what does it take... (more)

Brian Barth
July 9, 2018
Modern Farmer’s 2018 Guide to Ag Schools

Looking to further your food education? Four-year degrees, advanced education, apprenticeships and more - here... (more)

Brian Barth
July 5, 2018
8 Tips for Growing The Sweetest Melons

Here's how to make sure your home-grown melons live up to all their sugary potential.

Brian Barth
July 3, 2018
Seven Perennial Soil-Building Plants

These workhorses are beautiful and functional

Brian Barth
July 3, 2018
By the Numbers: The State of Today’s Independent Farmer

The following stats paint a loose picture of the amorphous entity of "Independent Farmer,” and... (more)

Brian Barth
June 29, 2018
Why Should You Care About Seed Diversity? Here are 7 Reasons

Traditional seed varieties have disappeared at an alarming rate - but there's still a chance... (more)

Brian Barth
June 28, 2018
Backyard Biogas 101: We Answer 9 Important Questions

Biogas vs. biofuel? DIY or pre-fab? Is it legal? How much maintenance is required?

Brian Barth
June 27, 2018
Five Female Farmer Candidates to Watch in 2018

Meet five female farmers running for office in the November elections

Brian Barth
June 26, 2018
3 Agritourism Hotspots to Visit This Summer

From the southern highlands to the foggy California coast and Canadian beach towns, these fun,... (more)

Brian Barth
June 25, 2018
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