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Buying a Tiller? Here’s What to Look For
Summer’s a time for sales, and a tiller is a big investment. Here’s what you need to know before buying.
DIY Misting System for Your Greenhouse, Barn, or Patio Party
This system costs under 100 buck and can help cool down a garden or a cookout.
You Need to Be Paying Attention To GMO Grass
It’s the canary in the ditch, per say, and it tells a scary tale about regulating GMOs.
The (New) World’s Biggest Vertical Farm Will Be Located in Dubai
It will be providing airplane food.
Pesticides Affect Bee Learning And Memory (Bees Are Normally Very Smart)
A dumb bee is less likely to survive.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Sarah Hoffman
This doctor-turned-farmer prioritizes animal and human welfare on her Missouri farm.
So, You Want to Be a Hemp Farmer?
Hemp is often touted as a super-crop with myriad uses. So what does it take to grow it? Here's an overview.
Sponsored: Your Guide to Strong Eggshells
Nature’s leading architectural design can be strengthened by the feed given to backyard chickens.
By the Numbers: The State of Today’s Independent Farmer
The following stats paint a loose picture of the amorphous entity of “Independent Farmer,” and situate it in the broader context of American agriculture.
