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The increased crop productivity and long-term benefits of vermicompost are undeniable.
Inside The Secret World of Plant Communication
More recently, however, "plant whisperers” - super-sensitive plant lovers who talk to their lettuce seedlings or play Mozart for the orchids - have been much maligned. Even Princ...
Farmers, both urban and rural, have been tapping into Kickstarter, seeking alternative ways to fund projects that range from renovating equipment to designing innovative technology.
Whey Too Much: Greek Yogurt’s Dark Side
The Greek yogurt boom has produced an unfortunate byproduct: tons and tons of whey.
Eating Wild with Field & Stream’s Bill Heavey
Bill Heavey has carved out a niche as the non-expert outdoorsman, hunting and fishing his way through various adventures with a good deal more passion than proficiency.
The Illustrated Journals of a Dairy Farmer in 1941
In the early 1940s William George Pope, and his wife Mildred "Moodie” Pope, left Utica, NY and bought a farm. They named it High Acres, and started raising Ayeshire Cattle. Pope ...
The Great Georgia Oyster Makeover
A young oysterman in Georgia has found a way to turn ugly wild oysters into boutique bivalves. But will the industry follow suit?
Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Get Started With Cover Crops?
Dear Modern Farmer: I heard it’s a good idea to plant cover crops in my garden. What should I know before I get started?
