Spotlight On One Texas School District Revolutionizing School Lunch
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Buy a Goat (For Charity), Get Two Goat Games
Fight world hunger, get free goat games: It’s a win-win.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Local Roots Farm
Modern Farmer: Could you tell us a little about how you and your wife started farming?
Forget Goats: ‘Grass Simulator’ Exists Now
Developers promise to use “realistic grass physics” to deliver a dynamic, grass-filled world, complete with cows.
Where Does Your Popcorn Come From?
The question is not as dumb as it sounds, and the answer is not movie theaters or your microwave.
This Pocket-Sized Sensor Will Tell You When Fruit Is Ripe
An Israeli company hopes to market a small sensor that uses infrared technology to determine the ripeness and nutritional information of fruits and vegetables.
At the Pig Hotel, You Can Check Out But You’ll Never Want to Leave
A hotel for pigs, their owners and, during the day, fans of all things porcine.
White Asparagus: Germany’s Underground King of Vegetables
Grown underground, this white, tender and somewhat sweet version of asparagus is a coveted treat each spring in Germany.
