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A Glimpse Into the Ancient Practice of Water Witching
Like the Ouija Board of finding water, all you need to be a water witcher is a dowsing tool and some quality telepathic communication.
Ration Your Green Juice: The Great Kale Shortage Is Upon Us
With the world’s kale seed supply running dangerously low, how will we ever finish our juice cleanse?
Why the FDA’s Spent Grain Policy Nearly Raised the Cost of Your Beer
The FDA says cows can keep their tasty grains, for now — which means your beer will stay cheap.
Feeding 9 Billion People: A Q&A with Paul McMahon
We talk to Paul McMahon about his refreshingly non-dogmatic look at the global food system — and how it must change if the world hopes to feed 9 billion people.
Why You Should Be Eating More Purple Cauliflower
This purple, colorful cauliflower isn’t just a pretty face – it’s also a superfood.
Not So Easy Money: The Pros and Cons of Leasing Farm Land to Hunters
Depending on the property, farmers, ranchers and other landowners can make an average of $4,000 a season, just for allowing hunters access to their land. Just watch out for stray bullets.
Picturing Monoculture: The Separation Between Us and Food
A photo exploration of the separation between us and food.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Bundarra Berkshires
After waking up at five in the morning and putting her children back to bed, we were able to catch up with Lauren Mathers, this week’s farmer and guest Instagrammer.
