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The Coolest Cucumber You’ve Never Met
The Mexican sour gherkin is technically not a cucumber. The genus Cucumis contains lots of familiar crops, included gourds, but only one species, Cucumis sativus, is considered a cucumber proper. The Mexican sour gherkin belongs to another genus entirely, Melothria. So it’s not a real cucumber but an honorary one.
Farm Pop: Why Being a ‘Black Sheep’ Is a Bad Thing and Other Ag-Idioms Explained
Get your goat. High on the hog. We talk to an expert to learn the meaning behind agricultural idioms. Like, when did black sheep get such a bad rap?
Making Waves with Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt
Sea salt farming returns to Martha’s Vineyard after a long absence.
Meet the Nashville Chef Who Raises His Own Beef
The chef and managing director behind Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel delve into the business of cattle farming.
Welcome back Modern Farmer’s harvest column, in which we highlight what is seasonal, talk to those who grow it, and share a recipe (or two).This week: Nicola potatoes.
The Illustrated Journals of a Dairy Farmer in 1941
Lucas Adams retraces his great-grandfather’s steps at the present-day site of High Acres farm.
Animal Fight: Ag Advocates Square Off Against Animal Rights Activists
"The situation facing farm animals in this country is absolutely heartbreaking” says Nathan Runkle, in a video, which has the look and feel of a political attack ad, posted on th...
