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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!

by Brian Barth· December 29, 2017
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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.

by Andrew Amelinckx· December 29, 2017
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Denver International Airport Made a One-Day Goat Yoga Room

A perfect cure for “trapped in an airport” sickness.

by Dan Nosowitz· December 28, 2017
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Meet the Modern Farmer: Eliza MacLean

A butcher shop and a handful of quirky Airbnbs help the farm stay alive.

by Joshua Lyon· December 27, 2017
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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.

by Andrew Amelinckx· December 22, 2017
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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.

by Andrew Amelinckx· December 22, 2017
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6 Fun Facts About Sheep You Might Not Know

Sheep have some very interesting traits. For instance, their fleece will grow forever and they have rectangular pupils.

by Andrew Amelinckx· December 22, 2017
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These Are the 12 Sickest Sheep Breeds in the World (According to This Author)

By “sick,” we mean cool.

by Dan Nosowitz· December 22, 2017
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The Agrarian Roots of Our Winter Holiday Traditions

Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa each have an agricultural connection.

by Andrew Amelinckx· December 21, 2017
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