Jesse Hirsch, Author at Modern Farmer - Page 2 of 15
The Dogs That Sniff Out Land Mines

Mine detection dogs require a singleminded focus and attention to detail that is unparalleled. We... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
June 11, 2014
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... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
May 30, 2014
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.... (more)

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

TIME magazine called Jennie Finch "the most famous softball player in history." So what does... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
May 23, 2014
Cricket Chips: Will Bug Snacks Become the New Normal?

Is the mainstream American public ready for chips made of ground-up crickets?

Jesse Hirsch
May 16, 2014
This Guy Raises and Trains Mink to Hunt

Minks are some of the most vicious animals on the planet. When they escape from... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
May 15, 2014
This Cat Is a Shepherd

Bodacious is a very special cat. He's poofy and personable, the camera loves him and... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
May 9, 2014
Top Shelf: Mexican Booze Steps Up

Just a decade ago, small-batch Mexican liquor had what you might call a "limited global... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
May 1, 2014
Cloning Around: When Cow Copies Compete

What happens when a cow faces off against its genetic replica in a livestock competition?

Jesse Hirsch
April 15, 2014
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