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Posts by Brian Barth

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The Rise of Food Politics: A Conversation with Michel Nischan

The latest in our series of conversations surrounding food, politics, and the 2016 election.

by Brian Barth· August 10, 2016
News-Article

Dicamba, Monsanto, and the Dangers of Pesticide Drift: A Modern Farmer Explainer

If you’re confused about this latest chapter in the ongoing good-versus-evil debate about genetically engineered crops, you’re not alone.

by Brian Barth· August 9, 2016
News-Article

Not Just Pretty to Look At: Try These 10 Edible Flowers

Sweet and seductive, flowers are an overlooked culinary asset.

by Brian Barth· August 3, 2016
News-Article

Chicken Tractor 101: What It Is & the Basics of Building One

The epitome of a low-tech agriculture solution, these coops on wheels give your birds constant access to fresh food, while fertilizing the soil and controlling pests.

by Brian Barth· August 1, 2016
News-Article

Tom Colicchio on Food Policy, Live from the Democratic National Convention

The chef and his food policy activist friends are crashing the campaign trail in hopes of getting their message onto the nation’s political agenda.

by Brian Barth· July 27, 2016
News-Article

5 Ways to Keep Livestock Cool

Keep them hydrated and shaded, turn on the fan, let them run in a sprinkler, and provide sunblock and frozen treats as needed.

by Brian Barth· July 26, 2016
News-Article

Plant These 10 Perennial Vegetables and Reap Harvests Year After Year

Perfect for the lazy Earth-lover.

by Brian Barth· July 19, 2016
Farm-Explainer

So Shady: 10 Crops That Can Be Grown Without a Lot of Sun

10 edibles for the shady garden.

by Brian Barth· July 15, 2016
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News-Article

10 Drought-Tolerant Plants to Have a Bountiful Garden With Less Water

Modern Farmer’s guide to the dry-farming cornucopia.

by Brian Barth· July 13, 2016
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