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What Are You Planting Right Now?

We asked Modern Farmer readers to show us their crops, and they obliged. Here are the stories of farmers all over the world and what they’re planting and harvesting right now, from rural plots to rooftops, and from Ohio to Morocco. Weather conditions and stories are from April 2013. And this is just the first round – stay tuned for part two.

by Modern Farmer· April 25, 2013
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Who Can Stop These Adorable Pigs?

It’s a war against wild pigs and we’re losing.

by Jesse Hirsch· April 25, 2013
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Farmwear Goes High Fashion

For 100 years, the storied Pointer Brand has been in the business of classic work wear – and now, fashion.

by Alastair Gee· April 25, 2013
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17-Year Cicadas: Buzzkill for Blueberry Farmers

You've likely heard the (ahem) buzz: 17-year cicadas will soon magically emerge throughout the Eastern United States, to the delight of most. Cicadas are good with kids and delicio...

by Jesse Hirsch· April 24, 2013
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Flyover Country

Floating above the earth in his airplane, photographer Alex MacLean reads the landscape like no other photographer.

by Modern Farmer· April 24, 2013
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Meet the Modern Farmers

We meet the new breed of global growers embracing agriculture.

by Modern Farmer· April 24, 2013
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Do’s and Don’ts: Farm Cred

Here’s a handy guide to establishing farm cred.

by Jake O. Francis· April 24, 2013
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Love Chickens But Hate Commitment? Try Renting

Everyone loves a summer chicken. But come February, when you're schlepping food and water across the snowy yard, getting your PJs wet, cursing your kids who promised to help, and n...

by Jesse Hirsch· April 23, 2013
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How to Talk About Soil at a Dinner Party

It’s spring and you want to talk about soil. But how? Here’s a glossary of dirty talking points to get you chatting up a storm at your next soireé.

by Modern Farmer· April 23, 2013
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