We talk chickens with Justin Rhodes, the self-proclaimed “apron-wearing, permaculture chicken-ninja master.” He’s our latest #iamamodernfarmer contest winner.
Sad News: Fire Destroys Molly Myerson’s Little Wing Farm
She lost hundreds of quail, along with all of her seeds and farm equipment.
Amazing Use For Tobacco Besides Smoking It: Jet Fuel (Seriously)
Only the plane can smoke it.
Not pleased with what you pull from the ground? Your dirt may be to blame. Collecting samples properly – and sending them to a good lab – may be the most important thing you do this season.
New Study Finds “Ag-Gag” Laws Erode Trust in Farmers
These laws, which criminalize documenting conditions in animal agricultural facilities, erode trust in farmers and increase support for animal welfare legislation.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Christine Lanyero
After tragedy struck her family and community, Christine Lanyero rebuilt her life by farming.
Photo Essay: Kidding Season at Connecticut’s Beltane Farm
Paul Trubey of Beltane Farm in Lebanon, Connecticut, raises about 100 Oberhasli, La Mancha, and Saanan goats to make a variety of artisanal, farmstead goat milk cheese.
Low-maintenance and loaded with flavor, this little-known perennial herb is poised to become the next big thing among chefs and hip home cooks.
A Flower-Farming Renaissance: America’s Slow Flower Movement
Flowers grown in the United States are fresher and subject to stricter labor and environmental laws. So why do imported blooms dominate the domestic market?
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