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The Hardest Working Dogs on the Internet
It used to be the only way to make a living as a dog was herding sheep. But now dogs can get famous just by going viral on the Internet.
When Terriers Attack: Working Dogs Return to Their Rat-Hunting Roots
Safer than rat poison and with astonishing instincts to hunt and kill rats, terriers may be the perfect form of pest control for farms.
Ruff Choice: Which Farm Dog Is Right for You?
Looking for a new farmhand? Try man’s best friend. With over 10,000 years of agriculture experience, many canine companions are naturally hardwired for working with livestock.
The Official ModFarm Farm Dog Cam
Live streaming footage of the border collies herding sheep at Border Springs Farm, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Half Wild: Iceland’s Incredible Horses
Photographer Lindsay Blatt makes a film about the incredible half-wild horses of Iceland.
Could a Simple New Farm Sack Help Millions of African Farmers? Bill Gates Thinks So
How a simple bag is helping African farmers save their crops from pests.
Red Gold: Farming Saffron in Sardinia
A trip to Sardinia, where saffron — of the most expensive plants in the world — is carefully, carefully harvested.
Garden, Meet Edyn: How the ‘Internet of Things’ Has Moved Outside
A snazzy new start-up, Edyn, joins the ranks of food-focused Silicon Valley hardware.
