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Posts by Charles McFarlane

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Turnip for What: 10 Vintage Pictures of Turnip Farming

Another Library of Congress photo archive deep dive, this time all about turnips.

by Charles McFarlane· August 1, 2014
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Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Transition Farm

Modern Farmer: Tell us a little about your farm.

by Charles McFarlane· July 28, 2014
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Feeding 9 Billion People: A Q&A with Paul McMahon

We talk to Paul McMahon about his refreshingly non-dogmatic look at the global food system — and how it must change if the world hopes to feed 9 billion people.

by Charles McFarlane· July 22, 2014
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Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Bundarra Berkshires

After waking up at five in the morning and putting her children back to bed, we were able to catch up with Lauren Mathers, this week’s farmer and guest Instagrammer.

by Charles McFarlane· July 21, 2014
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12 Vintage Pictures of Farm Stands

To get ready for those summer drives and long cookouts we looked through the Library of Congress for the best pictures of vintage farm stands.

by Charles McFarlane· July 18, 2014
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Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Free Union Grass Farm

Talking with this week’s guest Instagrammers, Erica Hellen and Joel Slezak, the husband and wife team behind Free Union Grass Farm in Central Virginia.

by Charles McFarlane· July 14, 2014
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Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Local Roots Farm

Modern Farmer: Could you tell us a little about how you and your wife started farming?

by Charles McFarlane· July 7, 2014
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Why Cows and Fireworks Don’t Mix

Everyone loves fireworks – except for cattle herds.

by Charles McFarlane· July 4, 2014
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15 Vintage Pictures of Farm Dogs

Iconic images of herding dogs, from the archives of the Library of Congress to you.

by Charles McFarlane· June 13, 2014
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