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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.
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.
5 Reasons Every Winery Needs a Dog
From protecting weed-eating sheep to sniffing out devastating disease, these dogs help keep the wine flowing.
