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The Illustrated Journals of a Dairy Farmer in 1941
The continuing journals of dairy farmer W.G. Pope from 1941, as illustrated by his great-grandson. This week: canning tomatoes.
Do’s and Dont’s: Farmers Market Etiquette
DO Do: Take as many free samples as you damn want. "Sampling is a big part of our business,” says Miller. "It gives us an opportunity to make better choices about what [customers...
Cow Tipping Doesn’t Exist ” But Cow Flipping Does
As we’ve already established, the popular rural legend of cow tipping is, well, bullcrap. But cow flipping? That’s very, very real.
On a recent drive from his farm to Otter Creek, he makes little eye contact, answers questions sparingly. Andrus seems detached from the project he's been working on for months, li...
Once again, thanks to the Library of Congress, we present a photo-narrative of some fine-feathered fowl dating from the early 1890’s to 2010. Thanks for reading, and enjoy!
You Can Farm from Your Couch With Farming Simulator 2013
The game Farming Simulator was once ironically beloved. Now gamers are ready to get serious, moving the action from their desks to the couch. Starting this week Farm Simulator 2013...
The Heat of It All: Blending the Perfect Peppers
If you want to grow hot, you’re gonna have to learn the secrets of the seeds.
