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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.
Blogger Jason Price recounts the ups and downs of his backyard chicken rearing adventure.
The One Tiny Region That Produces Nearly Half of US Mushrooms
Chester County's Kennett Square is the mushroom capital of the country.
Meet the Mangalitsa, the Hairy Pig That’s the Kobe Beef of Pork
We talk to a breeder and importer about this wild and wooly breed that’s become a favorite with farmers and eaters.
10 Farm Animal Hybrids You Didn’t Know Existed
Forget ligers, tigrons, and grolar bears (oh my). Plenty of jaw-dropping hybrids can be had at the farm, where cross-species creatures are more common than you might think.
Farm Confessional: I’m an Undocumented Farm Worker
In our new feature, Farm Confessional, we talk to agricultural workers whose stories often aren’t told. This week: a 40-year-old migrant farm worker based in Madera, California.
