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How to Build a Living Summer Shade Structure
Willows can be woven into more than just baskets – here’s how to plant your own gazebo for hot weather lounging.
Does A Pig Fed With Green Tea Taste Better?
This could open up a whole new world of flavor.
Meet Modern Farmer’s Guest Instagrammer: Sidewalk Ends Farm
Say hello to Sidewalk Ends Farm in Providence, Rhode Island. They’re taking over Modern Farmer’s Instagram account for a couple of weeks. Stop by and have a look!
Pot Farming, Italian Army style
Situated amid the beautiful and history-laden streets of Florence there’s a secure pharmaceutical facility where medical marijuana is being grown by an organization one wouldn’t typically associate with either farming or cannabis: The Italian Army.
Cute and Funny Farm Animal Videos
Here are some cute and funny farm animal videos from around the web featuring past Modern Farmer cover animals. The new issue comes out next month, and if you take a guess at which animal will be on the cover, you could win a farm-fresh prize and an Overstock.com gift card!
The Mysterious Nevada Cattle Killings
The latest incident took place early last week about 45 minutes north of Elko, in the northeastern part of the state. A cow was shot to death at close range, according to Flint Wri...
Raw-Milk Loophole: Goatshare Programs
A perfect way to get a reliable source of raw goat’s milk without breaking any laws or having to, you know, own a goat.
How To: Create a Farm-Fresh First Aid Kit
While many of us pile our plates with colorful farm-fresh foods in order to reap their many rewards, these same foods offer healthful benefits when used to both treat and prevent m...
Bees Love This One Pesticide, But It’s Killing Them Slowly
A rash of recent studies pile more blame on neonicotinoids, nicotine-like synthetic pesticides that could be killing our bees.
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