Happy 100th Birthday to the Mass-Produced Tractor!
Henry Ford’s Model F tractor turned 100 this year. John Deere tractors are celebrating the same landmark in 2018. Let’s celebrate!
Happy 100th Birthday to the Mass-Produced Tractor!
Henry Ford’s Model F tractor turned 100 this year. John Deere tractors are celebrating the same landmark in 2018. Let’s celebrate!
Their Weirdest Farm Crime Stories of 2017
From the bust of a massive avocado theft ring – let’s call it grand theft avocado – to the sentencing of the “Codfather,” 2017 saw some weird and wild farm crimes.
Denver International Airport Made a One-Day Goat Yoga Room
A perfect cure for “trapped in an airport” sickness.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Eliza MacLean
A butcher shop and a handful of quirky Airbnbs help the farm stay alive.
Lesser-Known Sheep Breeds From Around the World”And What They’re Good For
Some breeds are prized for meat, others for their milk. And yet even others for the type of wool they provide. Here’s a rundown.
What the Heck is a Christmas Pickle And Why Does It Exist?
While the Midwestern Christmas pickle custom may seem odd, its origins are even weirder.
These Are the 12 Sickest Sheep Breeds in the World (According to This Author)
By “sick,” we mean cool.
The Agrarian Roots of Our Winter Holiday Traditions
Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa each have an agricultural connection.
8 Sheep That Don’t Require Shearing
"Hair sheep" have a coat that's more like other animal's hair, so there's no shearing required. They're better suited for brush control and meat.
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