David Wilson, Author at Modern Farmer
Australian Startup Turns Feral Deer Into Salami to Help Farmers

A far cry from Bambi, feral deer are invasive in Australia. In the country’s vast... (more)

David Wilson
December 2, 2019
Livestock Superpowers: Farm Animals’ Most Spectacular Traits

Farm animals have some astonishing talents bordering on superpowers. Take pigs. Despite their reputation for... (more)

David Wilson
September 7, 2019
Five Farm-Themed Dating Websites for Humans and Other Animals

A new breed of Tinder-style apps aims to relieve rural loneliness. While the main market... (more)

David Wilson
September 2, 2019
Seven High-Tech Scarecrows

Modern scarecrows are a drastic departure from the straw buddy from The Wizard of Oz.... (more)

David Wilson
August 24, 2019
Turf Busters

Imagine traveling at 50 miles per hour over rough terrain in a vehicle with no... (more)

David Wilson
August 10, 2019
These Are the Eight Most Expensive Venoms in the World

Milking a cobra may sound insane, but commercial venom extraction can be rewarding for its... (more)

David Wilson
July 27, 2019
Meet the Aussie Farmer Who’s on a Mission to Bring Maggots to...

Olympia Yarger also brings lively dinner conversation to the table.

David Wilson
July 2, 2019
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