Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us From Factory Farming
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8 Sheep That Don’t Require Shearing
“Hair sheep” have a coat that’s more like other animal’s hair, so there’s no shearing required. They’re better suited for brush control and meat.
The True Story Behind “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
The nursery rhyme, which was was first published in 1830, is based on an actual incident involving Mary Elizabeth Sawyer, a woman born in 1806 on a farm in Sterling, Mass. Spoiler: its fleece *was* white as snow.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Camilla Goddard
Hopping from rooftop to rooftop. Staging dramatic rescues. Wearing a goofy costume. It’s all in a day’s work for eco-superhero Camilla Goddard, London’s busiest beekeeper.
Growing Medicine: This Nurse-Turned-Farmer Found Balance Farming Herbs, Not Food
In a former iteration, Barefoot Botanicals grew all kinds of produce and operated a CSA. It was exhausting. But a shift in focus helped reduce stress and diversify clientele.
Meet the Modern Farmers: Jessika Tantisook and Jared Oakes
When Jessika Tantisook and Jared Oakes began weaning their 10-acre cranberry bog off chemicals, people said it couldn’t be done.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Gustavo Jimenez
Gustavo Jimenez started as an undocumented immigrant. Now he and his wife run Jimenez Family Farm.
Meet the Modern Farmers: Margot Brooks and Alex Eaton
Margot Brooks may be a sixth-generation dairy farmer, but she hasn’t exactly followed in her family’s footsteps.
Five Differences Between Rabbits and Hares
Rabbits and hares may look similar at first glance, but there are distinctive differences between these cousins. Here are five.
