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After Disease, the Triumphant Return of New Hampshire’s Chicken Swaps
After an outbreak of respiratory disease among chickens at the New Hampshire Chicken Swap, the event seemed dead as the dodo. But after some hard work (and quanrantines), the chicken swap has made a triumphant return.
Could Carrots Be the Carbon Fiber of the Future?
Are carrots the clean alternative to carbon? Two Scottish scientists think so and with their product Curran they’re shedding some light on the potential of this humble root vegetable.
Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Legally Start a CSA?
Dear Modern Farmer: I’ve been growing fruits and veggies for my family, but would like to start selling farm shares through a CSA. How do I get started?
Today We’re Eating the Winners of the 1948 Chicken of Tomorrow Contest
Some of the champions of these competitions became the major genetics suppliers of today’s poultry.
Why the Farmer’s Almanac Isn’t Used By Farmers (Anymore)
And it hasn’t been for some time.
Bodacious is a very special cat. He’s poofy and personable, the camera loves him and oh yeah, he’s a shepherd.
One man’s lifelong obsession with creating art from produce stickers.
Buying Local Food ” On Your Phone
A bumper crop of apps is sprouting up, helping connect farmers with consumers who want to keep it local.
Meat Ups: When Your Butcher Comes To You
Like a Tupperware party, only for meat!
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