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Meet the Modern Farmers: Bailey Hale and Thomas McCurdy
The pair moved from Philly to small town Vermont when a neighbor ratted them out for their (admittedly illegal) backyard chickens.
The Secrets of Chicken Flocks’ Pecking Order
Understanding the social hierarchy of the flock is one key to raising healthy, happy chickens.
The Cornish Game Hen Is a Tiny Liar
The truth behind the decades-old trend of the Cornish game hen.
Great Luck: Willie Nelson Hosts Chefs’ Pot Luck for Charity
Country music legend Willie Nelson has been helping farmers for more than 30 years. Now he’s helping the folks who most need farm-fresh produce.
#ChickenWeek Video of the Day: They Do Tricks for Food!
Check out these chickens hopping on command.
Alektorophobia: Fear of Chickens is Surprisingly Common
Do you tremble just thinking of chickens? You’re not alone – but you should really get some help.
In Memory of Blackberry Farm’s Sam Beall
Sam Beall was lord of the manor for a whole community.
#ChickenWeek Video of the Day: Dog and Chicken Cuddle Sesh
This chicken and pup pair sure do look comfortable.
Josh McCullock, our latest #iamamodernfarmer contest winner, talks with us about his family’s multi-generational family farm and the influence of Wendell Berry on his thinking.
