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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

103-year-old family farm perseveres through a century of challenges

Throughout their 103-year history, Richfield Farms has grown fruits and vegetables amid historic events like the Great Depression, World War II, and the current global pandemic.

Livestock got lost? There’s an app for that

A tragic event triggered the idea for a new invention that could help farmers track wandering livestock.

Hacking the farm: How farmers use 'digital agriculture' to grow more crops

Climate Corporation aims to take the guesswork out of farming. The company offers a slate of "digital agriculture" tools that provide a real-time look at what's happening on the farm.

Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar withFSAWhen talking…

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Manfredi Farms

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Manfredi Farms in Westerly Photo: Joy Cordio Pick Your Own for $10 A Bunch and Help the Bahamas Recover from Hurricane Dorian Sunflowers are undoubtedly some of the happ…

Eat, Drink & Be Berry with Wish Farms {GIVEAWAY!}

This holiday season we’re teaming up with our friends at Wish Farms for the eat, drink, and be berry promotion to inspire your family with merry & berry holiday recipes. These are perfect to enjoy whether you're having a Christmas gathering or staying in with the family and looking to prepare some extra fun treats.

Grubbly Farms Takes On Food Sustainability with Flies

Grubbly Farms, an Atlanta-based foodtech startup, takes on food sustainability and aquaculture with the innovative use of the black soldier fly. Read more.

LEED for vertical farms? Defining high-tech sustainable food

The Association for Vertical Farming aims to create the first sustainability standard for towering indoor food systems.

VA FARMS program trains hands, heals minds

The VA FARMS program provides rural Veterans with agricultural vocational training and mental health care services from licensed providers.

Pictures of Tulip Farms That Will Make You Celebrate Spring

Welcome the spring season with these beautifully colored flowers.

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.