News Archives - Modern Farmer
Happy 100th Birthday to the Mass-Produced Tractor!

Henry Ford's Model F tractor turned 100 this year. John Deere tractors are celebrating the... (more)

Brian Barth
December 29, 2017
Their Weirdest Farm Crime Stories of 2017

From the bust of a massive avocado theft ring - let's call it grand theft... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
December 29, 2017
Denver International Airport Made a One-Day Goat Yoga Room

A perfect cure for "trapped in an airport" sickness.

Dan Nosowitz
December 28, 2017
Meet the Modern Farmer: Eliza MacLean

A butcher shop and a handful of quirky Airbnbs help the farm stay alive.

Joshua Lyon
December 27, 2017
Lesser-Known Sheep Breeds From Around the World”And What They’re Good For

Some breeds are prized for meat, others for their milk. And yet even others for... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
December 22, 2017
What the Heck is a Christmas Pickle And Why Does It Exist?

While the Midwestern Christmas pickle custom may seem odd, its origins are even weirder.

Andrew Amelinckx
December 22, 2017
6 Fun Facts About Sheep You Might Not Know

Sheep have some very interesting traits. For instance, their fleece will grow forever and they... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
December 22, 2017
The Agrarian Roots of Our Winter Holiday Traditions

Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa each have an agricultural connection.

Andrew Amelinckx
December 21, 2017