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The founder of Cochon555, a summer-long series of conferences and cooking competitions for heritage pig farmers, is building a new project called GrowA’Farmer. Though it’s still in the start-up stage, GrowA’Farmer will soon look like this: For $300, families will be able to purchase a large pallet for their kids that contains everything they need to build a customizable 4×4 garden plot: topsoil, seeds and shovels. Modern Farmer, Cooking Competition, Garden Plots, Curious Kids, After School Program, Top Soil, Garden Buildings, Environmentally Conscious, Urban Farming
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The founder of Cochon555, a summer-long series of conferences and cooking competitions for heritage pig farmers, is building a new project called GrowA’Farmer. Though it’s still in the start-up stage, GrowA’Farmer will soon look like this: For $300, families will be able to purchase a large pallet for their kids that contains everything they need to build a customizable 4×4 garden plot: topsoil, seeds and shovels.
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This age-old farming method may be a key player in decreasing the carbon levels in the atmosphere, while also creating super fertile soil. Be careful if you try it at home, though. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/06/terra-preta/ Organic Gardening, Gardening Tips, Abiotic, Farming Techniques, Soil Texture, Mother Earth News, Urban Agriculture
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This age-old farming method may be a key player in decreasing the carbon levels in the atmosphere, while also creating super fertile soil. Be careful if you try it at home, though. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/06/terra-preta/
A new study reveals how Amish farming has affected their susceptibility to asthma in comparison to our current day farming. It runs directly contrary to what you might think. Modern farming makes us much more prone to asthma and here's why! http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/amish-asthma-study/ Allergy Asthma, Inflammation Causes, Asthma Symptoms, Lung Disease, Sinus Infection, Natural Solutions, Sinusitis
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A new study reveals how Amish farming has affected their susceptibility to asthma in comparison to our current day farming. It runs directly contrary to what you might think. Modern farming makes us much more prone to asthma and here's why! http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/amish-asthma-study/
Residents of the Bay State may see something odd soon: government helicopters, hovering over farmland. The USDA aerial program is seeding cover crops for farmers who apply for the program. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/usda-cover-crop-helicopter/ Usda, Quadcopter, Farmland, Fighter Jets, Aerial, Aircraft, Seeds, Bird
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Residents of the Bay State may see something odd soon: government helicopters, hovering over farmland. The USDA aerial program is seeding cover crops for farmers who apply for the program. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/usda-cover-crop-helicopter/
Extension agents, named "the unsung heroes of the agricultural world," can help you with everything from soil tests to pathogen diagnostics. Check out their individual stories here: http://modernfarmer.com/2016/06/cooperative-extension/ Unsung Hero, American Life, Agents, Farmers, Recognition, Extensions, Campaign, Coast
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Extension agents, named "the unsung heroes of the agricultural world," can help you with everything from soil tests to pathogen diagnostics. Check out their individual stories here: http://modernfarmer.com/2016/06/cooperative-extension/
See the beauty of this 600-year-old co-op in Peru's Andes mountains in the photo essay, Salt of the Earth. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/photo-essay-salt-earth/ Road Trip Usa, Fotojournalismus, Salt Of The Earth, Sacred Valley, Documentary Photography, Photo Essay, Travel Abroad, Photo Colour
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See the beauty of this 600-year-old co-op in Peru's Andes mountains in the photo essay, Salt of the Earth. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/photo-essay-salt-earth/
Donna Williams, the founder of Field Goods, a subscription-based local produce delivery service, responds to a recent article in The New York Times about community-supported agriculture. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/editorial-donna-williams/ Produce Delivery, Community Supported Agriculture, Sustainable Food, Local Produce, Dig Deep, Business Inspiration, Delivery Service, The New York Times
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Donna Williams, the founder of Field Goods, a subscription-based local produce delivery service, responds to a recent article in The New York Times about community-supported agriculture. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/editorial-donna-williams/
The former pro surfer-turned-ag-documentarian tackles four areas of regenerative agriculture. Check out what this explorer has to say about farming, ranching and fishing. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/patagonia-unbroken-ground/ Pro Surfers, Agriculture, Farming, Movies To Watch, Tackle, Patagonia, Documentaries, Grounds
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The former pro surfer-turned-ag-documentarian tackles four areas of regenerative agriculture. Check out what this explorer has to say about farming, ranching and fishing. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/08/patagonia-unbroken-ground/
Your dollar goes further at the farmers market. You're not only getting fresher food, but you're also helping the economy by purchasing food directly from farmers! http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/another-reason-buy-directly-farmers-help-local-economy/ Dallas Farmers Market, Farmers Market Recipes, Delicious Veggies, Harvest Recipes, Food Stamps, Buy Local, Tasting Table, Organic Produce
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Your dollar goes further at the farmers market. You're not only getting fresher food, but you're also helping the economy by purchasing food directly from farmers! http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/another-reason-buy-directly-farmers-help-local-economy/
If you've ever found yourself without hay when you need it, fear not. A new site has been created just to make sure that farmers can locate and buy fresh hay when necessary. It's not called eHay, somehow, but rather HayFinders.com http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/hayfinders/ New Mexico, Create, Fresh
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If you've ever found yourself without hay when you need it, fear not. A new site has been created just to make sure that farmers can locate and buy fresh hay when necessary. It's not called eHay, somehow, but rather HayFinders.com http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/hayfinders/
Fed up with being forced to endure long, inefficient repair processes, Farmers demand rights to repair their own tractors! http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/right-to-repair/ Goat Lover, Media Literacy, Aquaculture, Fix It, Tractors, Repair, Technology
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Fed up with being forced to endure long, inefficient repair processes, Farmers demand rights to repair their own tractors! http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/right-to-repair/
Not as classic as a cowboy nor as loyal as a border collie, but this robot could bring some much-needed help to the farmers of the Australian outback. SwagBot will make sure all your cattle is in the right place at the right time! Mobile Robot, Best Router, Broadband Services, Robotics Projects, Cool Robots, Radio Wave, Internet Speed, Rural Life
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Not as classic as a cowboy nor as loyal as a border collie, but this robot could bring some much-needed help to the farmers of the Australian outback. SwagBot will make sure all your cattle is in the right place at the right time!
Suicide rates in agriculture have consistently held the highest numbers over time. Why is farming such a hard profession, and what can be done to change that? http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/farmer-suicide-2/? Precision Agriculture, Modern Agriculture, Agricultural Sector, Agricultural Practices, No Till Farming, Nitrogen Fixation, Farming Technology, Carbon Sequestration
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Suicide rates in agriculture have consistently held the highest numbers over time. Why is farming such a hard profession, and what can be done to change that? http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/farmer-suicide-2/?
The concept of "terroir," once exclusive to the elite world of wine, is now crossing over to the humblest of crops: wheat. This new appreciation stems from the uniqueness of wheat crops from farmer to farmer in modern agriculture. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/wheat-terroir/?utm_source=PN&utm_medium=Pinterest&utm_campaign=SNAP%2Bfrom%2BModern+Farmer Local Food Movement, Climate Adaptation, Cooking Sites, Spanish Conquistador, Wine Expert, Different Wines, Wine Top
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The concept of "terroir," once exclusive to the elite world of wine, is now crossing over to the humblest of crops: wheat. This new appreciation stems from the uniqueness of wheat crops from farmer to farmer in modern agriculture. http://modernfarmer.com/2016/07/wheat-terroir/?utm_source=PN&utm_medium=Pinterest&utm_campaign=SNAP%2Bfrom%2BModern+Farmer
Modern Farmer Celebrity Vegetable Chart - Modern Farmer: http://modernfarmer.com/2013/09/modern-farmer-celebrity-vegetable-chart/ Veges, Vegetables, Vegetable Chart, James Franco, James 4, Think Happy Thoughts, Goji Berries, Superfood
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While in the history of the world there have surely been a few unlucky cows shoved to their side by boozed-up morons, we feel confident in saying this happens at a rate roughly equivalent to the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. The evidence against cow tipping is immense, and backed up by both farmers [...] Cow Tipping, Cubs Win, Myth Busted, Mood Images, Prophetic Art, Holstein, Bovine
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While in the history of the world there have surely been a few unlucky cows shoved to their side by boozed-up morons, we feel confident in saying this happens at a rate roughly equivalent to the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. The evidence against cow tipping is immense, and backed up by both farmers [...]
The Supermarket Where You Pick Your Own Produce Pop Up, Site Image, Indoor Farming, Innovation, Abandoned Buildings, Green Building
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What Maine Can Teach the Rest of the Country About Farming Farm Gardens, Garden Farm, Future Farms, Farm Scene, Photo Diary, Humble Abode
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Photo Diary: A trip through the farming scene of the Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest, North West, Road Trip, Road Trips
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