Jesse Hirsch, Author at Modern Farmer - Page 2 of 15
Farm Confessional: Secrets of a Supermarket Produce Buyer

"A lot goes into this business if it's done right, a lot of psychology. We... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
January 22, 2014
Food (In)security: Are Farms The Next Terrorist Target?

An insecure food supply is an alarming prospect. Far from our urban congestion, from our... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
December 16, 2013
Venomous Spiders Are Hiding in Our Grapes

All over the country - and the world - the innocent joy of eating grapes... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
December 2, 2013
Inside the Mind of a Turkey

Americans wolf down 46 million of turkeys each November; shouldn't we at least try to... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
November 27, 2013
It’s Half Potato, Half Tomato: Are You Ready for the TomTato?

Thompson & Morgan sells thousands of plants and seeds, from unique hybrids to rare, heirloom... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
November 19, 2013
In Season: Apples

Modern Farmer's harvest column, where we highlight what is seasonal, talk to the growers and... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
October 30, 2013
Golden Rice: A Brief Timeline of The World’s Most Controversial Grain

Golden Rice is a genetically modified curveball, created to remedy Vitamin A deficiency among the... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
August 27, 2013
Raw Milk Provider Found Guilty on Five Charges

Raw milk provider Alvin Schlangen was convicted of five food-related charges yesterday.

Jesse Hirsch
August 16, 2013
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