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Barnraiser Aims to Be ‘Kickstarter’ for Sustainable Food
A Q&A with Barnraiser’s founder, Eileen Gordon.
The Strange History of ‘Mad Honey’
A honey that gives you the spins — so why we aren’t stirring teaspoons of this potent gloop into our granola for a pleasant morning high?
Farmer (Allegedly) Sprays Oncoming Car With Whole Load Of Manure
In which a farmer dumps a load of manure onto oncoming traffic.
The Real Reason Listeria Is So Scary
The common and nasty food-borne pathogen listeria turns out to be much more adaptable and tough than expected.
Farm Confessional: I Lied About Selling Non-Local Produce at a Farmers Market
Think your farmers market produce is local? Think again.
Scientists: The American Southwest Faces a “Megadrought”
The American Southwest may be looking at a “megadrought,” lasting up to 50 years.
From Poison to Passion: The Secret History of the Tomato
Before tomatoes became America’s sweetheart, they were seen as watery, tough and possibly poisonous.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammers: Zweber Farms
Modern Farmer: Could you tell us a little about Zweber Farms?
