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Our Elected Officials Were Graded on Critical Food Issues: Here’s How They Did
Let’s just say they didn’t receive a passing grade.
The FDA Finally Releases Firm Safety Standards For Domestic And Imported Food
See those cucumbers? Wouldn’t it be nice if those weren’t the enemy?
How to Build a Bio-Swale (and Why You Should Want To!)
A swell soil-building, runoff-reducing project for a cool fall day.
The USDA Needs The Help Of Farmers To Save The Noble Monarch Butterfly
Milkweed: gross, but important.
Guess Our Winter Issue’s Cover Animal For A Chance To Win Some Sweet Prizes!
Guess which animal will be featured in the winter issue and you could win some pretty great edibles (and drinkables)!
Q&A: Kimberly Zabec of Revolutionary Roots Farm
Meet Kimberly Zabec, our newest winner in our #iamamodernfarmer contest.
Cattle Rustling in Northern Ireland is a Big Deal Right Now
It’s not just an old Hollywood cliché: Northern Ireland is currently in the throes of a cattle-theft crime wave.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Agrarian Photographer Stephen Smith
Photographer Stephen Smith is taking over Modern Farmer’s Instagram account this weekend. Stop by and take a look!
Farm Confessional: I Slaughtered an Animal I Truly Loved
One writer shares her struggle to put down the one farm animal she never planned on butchering.
