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Meet the Modern Farmers: Margot Brooks and Alex Eaton
Margot Brooks may be a sixth-generation dairy farmer, but she hasn’t exactly followed in her family’s footsteps.
Five Differences Between Rabbits and Hares
Rabbits and hares may look similar at first glance, but there are distinctive differences between these cousins. Here are five.
Everything You Want To Know About Turkey Sex
A pressing question, we’re sure.
6 Differences Between Llamas and Alpacas
At first glance, alpacas may resemble their larger camelid cousin the llama, but they are quite different.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard
Bread, beer, and pasta all originate with a planting of grain seed in fall. Be the first on your block to grow your own.
Everything You Need to Know About Duck Eggs
1. Eat them. 2. Definitely eat them. 3. *words muffled because duck eggs are so delicious*
The 10 Best Horns In The Animal World: The Definitive List
Time to end the debate: Here are the best horns, ever.
Here’s Why a Chicken Can Live Without Its Head
Why a chicken can run around with its head cut off.
Meet the Mangalitsa, the Hairy Pig That’s the Kobe Beef of Pork
We talk to a breeder and importer about this wild and wooly breed that’s become a favorite with farmers and eaters.
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