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The Milkman Cometh: An Old-Fashioned Tradition Revived
Don’t call it a comeback, but door-to-door milk deliveries are on the rise.
This Guy Raises and Trains Mink to Hunt
Minks are some of the most vicious animals on the planet. When they escape from farms, this Mormon financial planner trains them to hunt.
Could a virtual world allow chickens to range freely from their cage?
Meet Pasture Scout, the Airbnb for Grazing Cattle
A new online platform aims to make pasture leasing for cattle as simple as possible.
Meet the GooseBuster: The Drone That’s Saving Ottawa From Poop
Geese are dropping their noxious poo all over Ottawa’s beaches. But one man, and his goose-busting drone, are fighting back.
When Kale and Brussels Sprouts Combine
A kale/Brussels sprouts mashup could be this fall’s hottest food.
Could Carrots Be the Carbon Fiber of the Future?
Are carrots the clean alternative to carbon? Two Scottish scientists think so and with their product Curran they’re shedding some light on the potential of this humble root vegetable.
Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Legally Start a CSA?
Dear Modern Farmer: I’ve been growing fruits and veggies for my family, but would like to start selling farm shares through a CSA. How do I get started?
Today We’re Eating the Winners of the 1948 Chicken of Tomorrow Contest
Some of the champions of these competitions became the major genetics suppliers of today’s poultry.
