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Whey Too Much: Greek Yogurt’s Dark Side
The Greek yogurt boom has produced an unfortunate byproduct: tons and tons of whey.
Eating Wild with Field & Stream’s Bill Heavey
Bill Heavey has carved out a niche as the non-expert outdoorsman, hunting and fishing his way through various adventures with a good deal more passion than proficiency.
Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Get Started With Cover Crops?
Dear Modern Farmer: I heard it’s a good idea to plant cover crops in my garden. What should I know before I get started?
How to Crush 6 Police Cars With Your Tractor and Become a Folk Hero
After being arrested for marijuana possession, Vermont farmer Roger Pion returned to the police station and crushed six police cars. Now he’s something of a folk hero.
4 Questions Raised by the Amish Raw Milk Trial
The growing trend of drinking and selling raw milk is getting one of its first major legal battles, with an Amish farmer possibly facing jail time for violating Wisconsin’s dairy and food licensing laws by selling unpasteurized milk.
DIY Garden Gear, Made With a 3D Printer
When 3D printers first came out, they were priced for tech sultans. But now, you too can crank out simple farm and garden devices in your basement.
Big, boisterous, and selling lamb to some of America’s top chefs, Craig Rogers wants to raise the profile of the lowly shepherd (and his own).
