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Last Word with Animal Behaviorist Temple Grandin
Here’s what the world’s coolest animal behaviorist wants you to know now.
EPA Spills Toxic Waste into River, Causes State of Emergency. How Are Farms Affected?
How last week’s toxic mine water spill into the Animas River has impacted local agriculture.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Sun Dog Farm
Say hello to Sun Dog Farm in Blairsville, Georgia. They’re taking over Modern Farmer’s Instagram feed for a bit. Stop by and check them out.
Scientists Discover a Way To Make Cows Fatter and Less Flatulent
Stop burping, cows. Please.
Forget Sports Drinks: Jersey Milk Might Be The Best for Athletes
Drop those sugary, dyed drinks to recover from your workouts and try a glass of Jersey or Guernsey milk instead.
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes, Part 6: Saving Seeds
You can practically guarantee you’re growing the tastiest tomatoes – while cutting costs – by saving and storing your own seeds.
Pesticide Gets Pest-Eating Spiders Dangerously Drunk
The pesticide may not kill them, but the effect it has is very strange and possibly harmful in ways not expected.
Inside Kurt Timmermeister’s Seattle Dairy Farm and Home
Seattle chef Kurt Timmermeister wanted little more than a rustic retreat when he bought four neglected acres on nearby Vashon Island. Then a cow named Dinah changed everything.
Food Stamp Spending at Farmers Markets Is up 600% Since 2008
It’s a huge step forward in providing high-quality, healthy food in affordable ways.
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