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Last Word with Chef José Andrés
The Spanish-born chef oversees a massive restaurant empire, but he put principle above profit two years ago – pulling out of a deal with the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., after our future president made disparaging remarks about Hispanic immigrants.
Can Eating Kale and Other Leafy Greens Make Your Child Smarter?
Eat your greens, kids.
Bats, Beetles, Butterflies… And Other Pollinators That Aren’t Bees (and How to Attract Them)
From bats and beetles to lemurs and people, the job of pollination goes far beyond our beloved bees.
18 Incredible Edibles to Plant Now
Plant outside your comfort zone.
Why Does the USA Import Pine Nuts When We Have Our Own?
American pine nuts have been prized for thousands of years. So why are we importing from China?
Guac Blocked: 3 Busted in Alleged Massive Avocado Theft
$300,000 worth of avocados is a lot of guacamole!
Meet the Modern Farmer: Gregory Alan Isakov
Indie rock singer Gregory Alan Isakov relies on farming to keep him grounded.
Goat Sex: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
It’s the #GoatWeek piece we’ve all been waiting for.
Beyond Goat Yoga: 5 Activities That Pair Humans with Goats (Like Goat-Karting!)
No yoga mat required, we promise.
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