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An Art Show Dedicated to Ybor Chickens

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Artist Lynn Rattray is inspired by the chickens as well as the community in this Tampa neighborhood. It shows in her portraits of Ybor chickens.

Meet the Favored Florida Fowls of Ybor City

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Ybor City is a district of Tampa with an eclectic history including a thriving population of wild chickens supported by its poultry-loving community.

Hemp Gains Momentum; Should You Grow It?

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More states let farmers grow industrial hemp, but many restrictions still exist. Ask yourself these questions if you're considering growing it.

Shutterclucks: Editors Choose The Best Chicken Photos

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Our editors asked for chicken photos, and readers responded. This round has what looks like a school portrait, hens in golden twilight and a real statesman of a white rooster.

College Campuses Participate in Protecting Pollinators

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Bee Campus USA, an extension of the existing Bee City USA, has faculty, staff and students educate the public and create habitats beneficial to pollinators.

Author Shows How & Why “Happy Pigs Taste Better”

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Alice Percy provides detailed instructions for humanely raising pigs on pasture in a book that's valuable to homesteader and commercial farmer alike.

The Wisdom of Women Farmers, Part 2: Thoughts on Money

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Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this second segment, the topic is money.

Want to Help Save the Monarch? Be a Citizen Scientist

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Volunteering to report your observations helps conservationists to better gauge and manage threats to the monarch butterfly.

“Ruffage” Applies Whole-Animal Butchery Principles to Vegetables

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Chef and farmer Abra Berens provides hundreds of recipes to cook vegetables in unexpected ways as well as knowledge on growing and storage.

Meet Tito, a Duck Who Dresses as Fictional Characters

Animals | News | Waterfowl |
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We talk with Tito's owner, Gustavo Esparza, about his Indian Runner duck who wows crowds at comic conventions with his cosplay.

4 YouTube Channels Small Farmers Should Follow

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | Homesteading | News |
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YouTube is a great source to learn small-scale farming techniques from experienced growers. Here are four channels with especially high-quality farm videos.

The Wisdom of Women Farmers, Part 1: Thoughts on Love

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Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this first segment, the topic is love.

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