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Are Sheep Better Lawn Mowers Than Goats?
Solar farms in Texas are turning to a fluffier, friendlier lawn care specialist.
Old Time Farm Crime: The Banana Massacre
The events of Dec. 6, 1928 in Ciénaga, Colombia, would inspire a famous novelist, topple a government and change the dynamics between a massive corporation and one of the many countries it operated in.
Dear Modern Farmer: Is It Legal to Sell My Extra Raw Milk?
Dear Modern Farmer: Our dairy cow produces more raw milk than we can drink. Is it legal to sell it?
The Futuristic Farming at the 1939 World’s Fair
The 1939 World’s Fair was a celebration of American innovation and ingenuity set atop 1,200 acres of former swampland and an ash dump.
A Glimpse Into the Ancient Practice of Water Witching
Like the Ouija Board of finding water, all you need to be a water witcher is a dowsing tool and some quality telepathic communication.
Ration Your Green Juice: The Great Kale Shortage Is Upon Us
With the world’s kale seed supply running dangerously low, how will we ever finish our juice cleanse?
Why the FDA’s Spent Grain Policy Nearly Raised the Cost of Your Beer
The FDA says cows can keep their tasty grains, for now — which means your beer will stay cheap.
Feeding 9 Billion People: A Q&A with Paul McMahon
We talk to Paul McMahon about his refreshingly non-dogmatic look at the global food system — and how it must change if the world hopes to feed 9 billion people.
Why You Should Be Eating More Purple Cauliflower
This purple, colorful cauliflower isn’t just a pretty face – it’s also a superfood.
