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When Pigs … Swim? Unraveling the Mystery of the Bahamas’ “Pig Beach”
We try to unravel the mystery of the swimming pigs of the Bahamas. Come along for a romp through history and a swim with these photogenic porkers.
Kid You Not: Write an Essay, Win a Goat Farm
This couple ain’t kiddin’ around: You could win their goat farm just by writing an essay.
10 Summer Squash Varieties: Some You Know, Some You Don’t
Zephyr? Pattypan? Tinda? What are all of these squashes and what’s the difference between them?
As Farm Aid Turns 30, A Look Back at What It’s Done for Farmers
For 30 years, Farm Aid has been helping family farmers with a variety of problems. We take a look at the history of the organization and its continuing efforts.
Which Farmers Market is The Best in the Country?
It depends on which ranking system you choose. We navigate them for you.
Lawsuit Alleges That Costco Is Selling Slave-Farmed Shrimp
The suit shows just how little American consumers actually know about where their food comes from.
A Peek Inside the World of Butterfly Farming
Turns out you can legally ship a box of butterflies, and plenty of people want to.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Alaskans Own
Say hello to Alaskans Own, a community-supported fishery in Sitka, Alaska. They’re taking over Modern Farmer’s Instagram feed for a bit.
How to Store Root Crops for Winter
One of the greatest challenges of gardening has nothing to do with growing crops—it’s making use of all the food you grow before it goes bad. After laboring all summer to produce a bountiful harvest, now is time to figure out how to preserve your harvest for the lean months ahead.
