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New Study: Farms with Both Cats and Dogs Have Fewer Rats
When these fabled foes get together, vermin should be worried.
Some of the Most Innovative Tech Stories from 2017
“Bespoke” produce from an indoor farm, tiny drones that could help pollinate crops were just a few of ag-tech stories we covered in 2017.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Eliza MacLean
A butcher shop and a handful of quirky Airbnbs help the farm stay alive.
6 Fun Facts About Sheep You Might Not Know
Sheep have some very interesting traits. For instance, their fleece will grow forever and they have rectangular pupils.
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, MA. Spoiler: its fleece *was* white as snow.
The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Visa Process Explained
And why the infamous “guest” worker program is such fertile ground for fraud and abuse.
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.
