Inside the Ramp Capital of the World
Ramps may be seemingly ubiquitous on the East Coast this time of year, but where do they come from? Our correspondent takes a trip to West Virginia to meet that rare breed, a ramp farmer.
Inside the Ramp Capital of the World
Ramps may be seemingly ubiquitous on the East Coast this time of year, but where do they come from? Our correspondent takes a trip to West Virginia to meet that rare breed, a ramp farmer.
Is There Such a Thing As Sustainable Corn?
Can King Corn ever become a sustainable crop? The USDA is funding an initiative to find out.
4th Confirmed U.S. Death from Mad Cow Disease in Texas
America’s fourth-ever fatal case of the degenerative brain disease variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) has been confirmed in the U.S., according to a June 2nd press release issued by the Centers for Disease Control.
Care for a Glass of Donkey Milk?
Spurred by interest in using donkey milk for both cosmetics and culinary reasons, Europe is experiencing a donkey milk revival.
Modern Farmer’s Guide to Guard Donkeys
Are coyotes stealing your sheep? Maybe you need a guard donkey.
Fears of Deadly Pork Virus Shuts Down Piglet Show at New York State Fair
State fairs across the country are taking precautions to help prevent the spread of a Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus.
What Happens When CSAs Go Belly Up?
When the John Crow Farm CSA folded suddenly, shareholders were left with a lot of questions — and empty farm boxes.
Why There’s a Black Market for Ramps in Quebec
Harvesting ramps has been illegal in Quebec for nearly 20 years — which means there’s now a black market in ramp smuggling.
One photographer’s quest to capture the female side of of farming.
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