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5 Things I Learned the Hard Way While Raising Pigs
With the body of a bulldozer and the appetite of a hippo, pigs are not always the best choice for an idealistic hobby farmer.
How to Raise Chickens for Farm-Fresh Eggs
From choosing breeds and caring for chicks to tricking out a coop – here’s what you need to get crackin’.
Farm Policy Primer: What is a Conservation Easement?
There are rewards, both moral and financial, for not selling Grandpa's farm to the local real estate developer.
Voices of the Food Chain and StoryCorps Share the Stories of the Workers Who Help Feed Us
A new oral history project, Voices of the Food Chain, gives food workers a chance to tell their stories.
6 Differences Between Llamas and Alpacas
Sure, they may look similar at first glance, but alpacas and llamas are actually quite different.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard
Bread, beer, and pasta all originate with a planting of grain seed in fall. Be the first on your block to grow your own.
The 10 Best Horns In The Animal World: The Definitive List
Time to end the debate: Here are the best horns, ever.
Here’s Why a Chicken Can Live Without Its Head
Running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Here’s the science behind the saying.
