Far too many farms no longer function except as beautiful (and expensive) event spaces that play to false nostalgia for a romantic, rural life.
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Meet Irma Harding, the Once and Future Face of American Refrigeration
Irma Harding is making a comeback as International Harvester revitalizes their brand with this iconic homesteader as the face of their advertisements.
Jump In: Great Swimming Holes Around the World
Modern Farmer takes a dive into three of the most epic swimming holes around.
Barrel Aging Is So Hot Right Now (Too Bad There Aren’t Enough Barrels)
Barrel-aging is high up on the food-trend meter — but there aren’t many people making wooden barrels anymore.
Pygmy Goats Were Made to Prance
You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a baby pygmy goat’s dance.
Meet the Modern Farmers: Sophia Wilcox
A program manager for Women in Agriculture, Sophia Wilcox has enrolled 250 women in 22 rural villages throughout Afghanistan in farmer field schools.
Edible Gardens Go to the Ballpark
The San Francisco Giants show off the newest trend in stadiums: edible gardens.
The Farmland Boom Appears to Be Over
Farmland prices seem to be slowing their growth, even declining. Why this could be good news for farmers.
Slaughter-Free Milk: Will Customers Pay More to Put Cows Out to Pasture?
At the first slaughter-free, grade-A dairy in the U.S., farmers hope that customers will pay more for milk where the cows peacefully retire rather than be sold for slaughter.
