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Posts by Jesse Hirsch

Staff Writer, Modern Farmer

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Photos: The Weird and Wonderful Sheep of the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands have some funny-looking sheep.

by Jesse Hirsch· August 21, 2014
News-Article

Ask an Ag Minister: New Zealand’s Nathan Guy

New Zealand’s ag minister Nathan Guy chats with us about climate change, China and, yes, sheep.

by Jesse Hirsch· July 18, 2014
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The Fabulous Beekman Boys Want to Pay Your Farm’s Mortgage ” With Tomato Sauce

The Fabulous Beekman Boys are selling tomato sauce to help pay your farm’s mortgage.

by Jesse Hirsch· June 25, 2014
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Death on the Farm

Agricultural jobs are the most dangerous in the world. Why aren’t we talking about it?

by Jesse Hirsch· June 16, 2014
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The Dogs That Sniff Out Land Mines

Mine detection dogs require a singleminded focus and attention to detail that is unparalleled. We talk to a man who train them.

by Jesse Hirsch· June 11, 2014
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Debunking the Geep: How Many Sheep-Goat Hybrids Are Real?

Remember the Irish farmer with a rare sheep-goat hybrid, or geep? Maybe it wasn’t a geep at all.

by Jesse Hirsch· May 30, 2014
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Successful Game Developer: ‘I Owe it All to My Goats’

Indie game developer Phil Hassey has enjoyed a steady stream of successes, an uncommon feat. The secret to his success? Goats.

by Jesse Hirsch· May 29, 2014
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Meet Jennie Finch: Olympic Softball Pitcher Turned Louisiana Farmer

TIME magazine called Jennie Finch “the most famous softball player in history.” So what does a superstar like Finch do after they hang up their glove? They start farming.

by Jesse Hirsch· May 23, 2014
News-Archive

Deadly Dog Treats From China

In an update released Friday by the FDA, imported jerky treats from China have been indicated in over 1,000 dog deaths, plus almost 6000 cases of serious illness and even three sick humans. Once again, Chinese imports are in the spotlight.

by Jesse Hirsch· May 20, 2014
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