The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture
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Farmers, USDA Gear Up For The Next Bird Flu Season
The USDA is stockpiling enough vaccine to handle twice as many outbreaks as happened earlier this year.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammers: Green Dirt Farm
Say hello to Green Dirt Farm, a sheep dairy farm and creamery in Weston, Missouri. They’re taking over Modern Farmer’s Instagram account for a bit.
Waste into Waistcoats: 3 Ways We’re Recycling Slaughterhouse Scraps
There’s a lot of waste that comes from the slaughter of livestock. Here are some innovative ways it’s being reused.
Prices for Domestic Wild Shrimp Way Down, Thanks to Foreign Farms
Buy domestic. It’s better for the planet, better for the country, and better for your palate.
Massachusetts May Require Cage-Free Eggs, Pork, and Veal
Opponents call this an attack of the “national vegan agenda.”
Help Crowdfund These 4 New Farm-Related Projects
Check out four new Kickstarter, Barnraiser, and Indiegogo campaigns, and open your wallet to the ones that strike a chord.
Hooray: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts a Harsh Upcoming Winter
But, wait. Do people still read it?
When Pigs … Swim? Unraveling the Mystery of the Bahamas’ “Pig Beach”
We try to unravel the mystery of the swimming pigs of the Bahamas. Come along for a romp through history and a swim with these photogenic porkers.
Kid You Not: Write an Essay, Win a Goat Farm
This couple ain’t kiddin’ around: You could win their goat farm just by writing an essay.
