Sam Brasch, Author at Modern Farmer - Page 8 of 11
The Top Food and Agriculture Stories of 2013 in 10 Maps

[mf_h5 align=”left” transform=”uppercase”]1. No Farm Bill at Year’s End[/mf_h5] I know, hilarious! But what would... (more)

Sam Brasch
January 1, 2014
U.S.D.A. Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.

Apparently so. Unlike other deer and elk from Canada, Santa’s reindeer will be free to... (more)

Sam Brasch
December 24, 2013
This Is How You Grow the Obamas’ Christmas Tree

Modern Farmer: What makes for a perfect Christmas tree? John Wyckoff Jr.: That’s like asking,... (more)

Sam Brasch
December 23, 2013
Farm Crime: What Do Chinese Citizens Want with American Seeds?

Reading last week's ag news about two high-profile seed thefts, you might think the ghost... (more)

Sam Brasch
December 17, 2013
Ranchers and Scientists Agree: Counting Sheep is No Way to Get to...

Counting sheep doesn't hurt, but it doesn't really help, either.

Sam Brasch
December 12, 2013
Sheep: The Once and Future Kings of Golf Course Design

Who knew? Sheep make golf a less frustrating game.

Sam Brasch
December 12, 2013
Photo Essay: Lambie Jammies

Lambie jammies: Blankets that keep sheep warm on the pasture and looking stylish before they... (more)

Sam Brasch
December 11, 2013
Is the Economic Recovery Leaving Rural America Behind?

The shifts in our economy are changing the urban/rural divide from a tenuous line to... (more)

Sam Brasch
December 5, 2013
If You Can Train a Chicken, You Can Train Anything

Chickens might seem to be a strange proxy for dogs, but the vast differences in... (more)

Sam Brasch
December 3, 2013
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