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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.

by Gabrielle Saulsbery
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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?

by Dan Nosowitz
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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.

by Andrew Amelinckx
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Which Farmers Market is The Best in the Country?

It depends on which ranking system you choose. We navigate them for you.

by Gabrielle Saulsbery
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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.

by Dan Nosowitz
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A Peek Inside the World of Butterfly Farming

Turns out you can legally ship a box of butterflies, and plenty of people want to.

by Dan Nosowitz
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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.

by Andrew Amelinckx
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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.

by Brian Barth
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8 Reasons Why the Iowa State Fair is The Best

Plenty of people say their state’s fair is the best. No. You’re just wrong. Iowa’s is in a league of its own.

by Rachel DeSchepper
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