http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/ Food en Copyright 2010 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:48:53 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss As her matronly birds produce an increasingly unreliable egg supply, a farmer looks to a new generation. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/staving-off-henopause.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/staving-off-henopause.php On the Farm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:48:53 -0500 Low temperatures in central Texas have made it a carrot year, and the farm stands are full. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/cold-winter-sweet-carrots.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/cold-winter-sweet-carrots.php On the Farm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:36:31 -0500 After a cold snap, the author tears out damaged crops and sticks to her motto: "Keep planting." http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/on-a-texas-farm-sunshine-is-back.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/on-a-texas-farm-sunshine-is-back.php On the Farm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:45:00 -0500 How to save the crops during the worst weather in nearly two decades? The author prepares and waits. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/braving-a-central-texas-cold-spell.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/braving-a-central-texas-cold-spell.php On the Farm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:24:21 -0500 The author's chicks usually live in the kitchen. But no one wants them as a centerpiece on the holiday table. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/on-christmas-eve-unwanted-guests.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/on-christmas-eve-unwanted-guests.php On the Farm Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:19:01 -0500 As temperatures drop, feathers can't keep out the cold. Here's how two farmers protect their flock. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/in-winter-even-hens-need-a-heater.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/in-winter-even-hens-need-a-heater.php On the Farm Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:05:41 -0500 The author seeks out local, green dishes among the processed, brown fare on the Thanksgiving table. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/in-search-of-healthy-holiday-food.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/in-search-of-healthy-holiday-food.php On the Farm Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:11:00 -0500 Americans toss up to half their food, causing hunger and harm to the environment. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-cost-of-wasted-food.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-cost-of-wasted-food.php On the Farm Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:10:00 -0500 A group of beloved hens with no interest in motherhood suddenly show signs of wanting chicks. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/when-maternal-instincts-kick-in.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/when-maternal-instincts-kick-in.php On the Farm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:24:10 -0500 The rancher explains where to look and what to look for in buying a Thanksgiving bird--and offers cooking advice. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/more-turkey-tips-1.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/more-turkey-tips-1.php On the Farm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:09:24 -0500 The rancher shows how to avoid industrial meat for Thanksgiving and says why it's so important to do so. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/niman-turkey-guide-1.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/niman-turkey-guide-1.php On the Farm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:58:30 -0500 Unusually warm temperatures make eggplants and tomatoes spring from the ground during radish season. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/weird-weather-means-summer-plants-in-fall.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/weird-weather-means-summer-plants-in-fall.php On the Farm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:28:44 -0500 Frustrated pet owners drop their unwanted dogs and cats at the author's doorstep. What to do with these orphans? http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/when-the-farm-gets-unwanted-gifts.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/when-the-farm-gets-unwanted-gifts.php On the Farm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:14:02 -0500 With winter closing in, the author finds herself craving the dish, made of corn meal, cheese, and more. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/tamales-mexicos-comfort-food.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/tamales-mexicos-comfort-food.php On the Farm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:19:01 -0500 After attending a panel about the hot topic of eating animals, the author reflects on the end of her 18 years as a vegetarian. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-i-eat-meat.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-i-eat-meat.php On the Farm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:11:34 -0500 Life on the farm isn't all hard work. The author hosts a party for hundreds of people for a good cause. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/fighting-hunger-with-food-and-music.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/fighting-hunger-with-food-and-music.php On the Farm Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:04:11 -0500 After a beloved cow succumbs to pneumonia, the authors are reminded of the importance of small family farms. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/life-and-death-on-the-ranch.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/life-and-death-on-the-ranch.php On the Farm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:45:42 -0500 Every male farmer starts with just one--but, as the author knows, soon enough that multiplies into a fleet of four or more. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/addicted-to-tractors.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/addicted-to-tractors.php On the Farm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:32:30 -0500 Cultivating the fruit requires a host of less-than-ideal farming practices. Why the author does it anyway. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-we-grow-strawberries.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-we-grow-strawberries.php On the Farm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:18:53 -0500 The California governor signed a bill ending a procedure that hurts livestock. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/schwarzenegger-lets-cows-keep-tails.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/schwarzenegger-lets-cows-keep-tails.php On the Farm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:13:17 -0500 Whatever remains after the market goes to the farmers, a local soup kitchen--or the hen house. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/on-the-farm-there-are-no-leftovers.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/on-the-farm-there-are-no-leftovers.php On the Farm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:07:03 -0500 The legendary ranchers provide an emphatic answer to a ubiquitous question. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/is-meat-bad-for-the-environment.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/is-meat-bad-for-the-environment.php On the Farm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:22:00 -0500 After watching Ping Ping the hen brood over chick-less eggs for days, the author is forced to take action. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/intervention-in-the-hen-house.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/intervention-in-the-hen-house.php On the Farm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:13:05 -0500 Cool, rainy weather forces the author to bring her 79 newly purchased chicks into the house to keep them warm. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/raising-chicks-in-the-kitchen.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/raising-chicks-in-the-kitchen.php On the Farm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:27:56 -0500 The author wonders if desperation will drive people to steal and sell the pears that grow on her farm. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/recession-fears-and-fruit-theft.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/recession-fears-and-fruit-theft.php On the Farm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:24:33 -0500 The oppressive heat makes the farm's plants die early, creating a desire to see something growing again. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-need-for-green.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-need-for-green.php On the Farm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:20:48 -0500 As the demand for exotic foods increases, the author asks if they're worth the pain of growing them. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/are-exotic-vegetable-worth-the-trouble.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/are-exotic-vegetable-worth-the-trouble.php On the Farm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:22:57 -0500 The Wall Street Journal comes to photograph the author's house, some tidying up is in order. ]]> http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/getting-the-farm-camera-ready.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/getting-the-farm-camera-ready.php On the Farm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:08:34 -0500 Pets are protected from abuse by national legislation. Why not farm animals? http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/do-farm-animals-need-legal-protection.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/do-farm-animals-need-legal-protection.php On the Farm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:35:03 -0500 A reclusive hen surprises everyone when she disappears and is later caught incubating eggs in a secret nest. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-loner-hen-makes-a-secret-nest.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-loner-hen-makes-a-secret-nest.php On the Farm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:19:32 -0500 Even after the plants drop their final sun-burnt fruits to the ground, the work on the farm isn't over. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/crops-surrender-to-the-sun.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/crops-surrender-to-the-sun.php On the Farm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:26:43 -0500 Starting your own chicken coop may not save money, but it offers other rewards. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-raise-your-own-chickens.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-raise-your-own-chickens.php On the Farm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:25:45 -0500 Animals from dogs to llamas can protect the ranch from coyotes, bobcats, and more. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/keeping-the-ranch-safe-from-predators.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/keeping-the-ranch-safe-from-predators.php On the Farm Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:25:05 -0500 After trying to extend salad season, the author realizes peppers, not salad greens, have it made in the shade. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/peppers-beat-the-texas-heat.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/peppers-beat-the-texas-heat.php On the Farm Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:19:10 -0500 A colony of a dozen swallows has made its nest on the authors' barn. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-ranchs-newest-residents.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-ranchs-newest-residents.php On the Farm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:22:22 -0500 Food producers go to to great lengths to keep salmonella out of eggs. The author offers simpler methods. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/eggs-without-fear-of-salmonella.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/eggs-without-fear-of-salmonella.php On the Farm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:45:40 -0500 Overuse of antibiotics on livestock poses risks for animals and humans alike. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-congress-should-restrict-antibiotics-in-farming.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-congress-should-restrict-antibiotics-in-farming.php On the Farm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:36:30 -0500 The sweltering summer heat wreaks havoc on the farm's system for naming fruits and vegetables. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/summer-heat-takes-on-the-tomatoes.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/summer-heat-takes-on-the-tomatoes.php On the Farm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:20:12 -0500 Water is scarce in the Texas summertime, causing even the farm's toughest plants to whither. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/beans-and-okra-fight-the-texas-heat.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/beans-and-okra-fight-the-texas-heat.php On the Farm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:12:26 -0500 Tomatoes are stored in the air-conditioned guest room to stay cool. But sometimes, they go bad. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-tomatoes-make-smelly-houseguests.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-tomatoes-make-smelly-houseguests.php On the Farm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:11:07 -0500 After years of being popular everywhere else in the world, goat meat is finally starting to catch on in the U.S. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-growing-following-for-goat-meat.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-growing-following-for-goat-meat.php On the Farm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:45:28 -0500 Why two legendary ranchers started raising goats--and why you should add their meat to your diet. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-we-raise-goats.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-we-raise-goats.php On the Farm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:01:44 -0500 The swine flu pandemic highlights a decades-old problem: industrial animal farming poses serious public health risks. The authors, who practice humane farming practices on their California ranch, explain how they think the food system should change to keep both animals and people healthy. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-lesson-of-swine-flu.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-lesson-of-swine-flu.php On the Farm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:17:53 -0500 Lettuce isn't just the base of a good salad. It plays a crucial role on the farm by keeping other plants healthy. The author describes the process of saving one year's lettuce seeds for use in the next growing season and explains how the plant works to support other parts of the farm as well. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/lettuce-a-farmers-ideal-crop.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/lettuce-a-farmers-ideal-crop.php On the Farm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:15:35 -0500 The price of hay, an essential part of a cow's diet, is down 40 percent this year. But many cattle ranchers aren't celebrating because it's a sign of tough times for dairy farmers. The authors explain the complicated calculations that occur as they decide how much hay to buy this year. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-downside-of-lower-feed-prices.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-downside-of-lower-feed-prices.php On the Farm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:13:30 -0500 Eating weeds in salad puts garden pests to good use--plus, they are packed with nutrients. The author explains how she and her husband discovered the joys of eating amranth, lambs' quarters, and purslane--and why others should follow their lead. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/from-garden-weeds-to-salad-greens.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/from-garden-weeds-to-salad-greens.php On the Farm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:18:07 -0500 They taste great in sandwiches and salads, but tomatoes are hard work for the farmers who grow them. Tilling fertilizer and compost into bed after bed is no fun, especially in the Texas almost-summer humidity. But there's also a satisfaction in knowing the plants will grow into tomatoes to be enjoyed. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-challenge-of-growing-tomatoes.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-challenge-of-growing-tomatoes.php On the Farm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:17:34 -0500 For farmers in Texas, the start of summer means one thing: time to harvest in the blistering heat. Farmers in other parts of the country enjoy more forgiving weather, but they miss out on the joy of being able to provide their customers with fresh produce 12 months a year. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-downside-of-year-round-farming.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-downside-of-year-round-farming.php On the Farm Mon, 25 May 2009 07:10:22 -0500 Whether or not organic farming can work globally, it already plays a vital role in nourishing communities, bringing them together, and providing them with healthy, fresh foods. And it also provides an invaluable opportunity for the farmers themselves to connect with the world around them. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/can-small-farms-feed-the-world.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/can-small-farms-feed-the-world.php On the Farm Wed, 20 May 2009 07:45:40 -0500 Slate says otherwise. Even if chickens can be a challenge to their owners, the benefits of having them often outweigh the negatives. ]]> http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-backyard-chicken-coops-are-a-trend.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/why-backyard-chicken-coops-are-a-trend.php On the Farm Mon, 18 May 2009 07:25:29 -0500 An outdoor meal for 54 -- yes, 54 -- is threatened by the coming Texas rains. But the show must go on. Starting with strawberry cocktails, here are the dinners 11 full courses, all of native Texan cuisine. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/outdoor-dining-also-rain.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/outdoor-dining-also-rain.php On the Farm Fri, 15 May 2009 07:27:41 -0500 Austin's small farmers prepare to protest a food safety regulation that could burden them unfairly. The author explains why the National Animal Identification System could invade her privacy, increase the amount of work she has to do, and cut into her bottom line if it's enacted. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-usda-visits-hen-house.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-usda-visits-hen-house.php On the Farm Mon, 11 May 2009 08:11:33 -0500 A welcome rainstorm after a stretch of drought leaves the farm brimming with life and ushers in a period of happiness and harmony. But a visit from some tomato-loving pests that leave pollen-like markings on the plants they attack ruins the honeymoon. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/tomato-plants-mischevous-tiny-foe.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/tomato-plants-mischevous-tiny-foe.php On the Farm Fri, 08 May 2009 08:20:04 -0500 What to do when beautiful weeds compete with lucrative but less eye-catching flowers? The author struggles to pull out plants that are pleasing to the eye but understands that the farm can't survive when it's weedy. She ends of saving a few bunches, just for beauty's sake. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/poppies-are-weeds-but-you-gotta-love-em.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/poppies-are-weeds-but-you-gotta-love-em.php On the Farm Tue, 05 May 2009 08:25:16 -0500 Breeding season begins and, with it, a new turkey flock on the ranch. The eggs spark endless curiosity as people ask what they look and taste like. Though turkey eggs may look much different than their more popular chicken counterparts, they actually taste quite similar. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/what-do-fresh-turkey-eggs-taste-like.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/what-do-fresh-turkey-eggs-taste-like.php On the Farm Mon, 04 May 2009 08:16:06 -0500 Three actor-chickens were left at the farm after the filming of an indie movie wrapped up. They've miraculously escaped the fate of factory farms, but it's clear they miss the spotlight, so they try to grab attention any way they can. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/movie-star-chickens-adjusting-to-farm-life.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/movie-star-chickens-adjusting-to-farm-life.php On the Farm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:21:26 -0500 The challenge: to grow Rhubarb, a northern crop, in Texas. Yanks love it in pies. It can also be in pudding or, with this recipe from Deborah Madison, made with berries and candied ginger. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/rhubarb-dessert-from-the-farm.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/rhubarb-dessert-from-the-farm.php Desserts On the Farm Recipes Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:05:33 -0500 Over 250 aspiring "chickenists" visit the hen house in honor of the city's first Funky Chicken Coop Tour, and the author finds out first-hand what life is like inside the coop. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/funky-chicken-coop.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/funky-chicken-coop.php On the Farm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:28:31 -0500 Government agriculture subsidies should make farming a full-time job. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/making-farming-truly-sustainable.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/making-farming-truly-sustainable.php On the Farm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:30:00 -0500 In cosmopolitan Austin, surprisingly high interest among locals in a reals working farm calls attention to changing values. Some, it seems, are seeking to repossess the knowledge and skills, once common, of their subsistence farmer ancestors. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/new-interest-in-production-farms.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/new-interest-in-production-farms.php On the Farm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:19 -0500 Recession-minded city folk are buying chicken eggs. Surprise, surprise--some of the baby chicks turn into roosters, which make a lot of noise. Those urban roosters get abandoned, and often end up here, where they cause real trouble in the henhouse. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-visit-from-the-rooster-hobo.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-visit-from-the-rooster-hobo.php On the Farm Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:00:27 -0500 Aided by Tootie J. Tootums, head hen of the Henhouse, tucking in 1,400 baby heirloom tomato plants that, in a few months time, will delight even the most discerning tomato aficionados. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/plantin-heirloom-tomatoes.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/plantin-heirloom-tomatoes.php On the Farm Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:04:05 -0500 Most Americans assume meat is year-round, but it has a season. Animals grace on grass, after all, which, like any plant, is seasonal itself. Ignoring the seasonality of meat is bad for animals, bad for the environment, and bad for us. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/is-meat-seasonal.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/is-meat-seasonal.php On the Farm Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:14:27 -0500 An unfamiliar sound in the early morning hours brings the promise of relief from a year-long drought. Rain, after three long months, finally has finally arrived on the Texas farm. Stunned family and friends barely know what to do with themselves. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-happy-disbelief-of-our-first-rain.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-happy-disbelief-of-our-first-rain.php On the Farm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:24:00 -0500 It's shocking what passes for "natural" at your local grocer's meat counter. It would be easy to just blame factor farms, but the truth is that the USDA's weak animal treatment standards let agribusinesses run wild. But it doesn't have to be this way. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/natural-meat-unnatural-as-ever.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/natural-meat-unnatural-as-ever.php On the Farm Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:49:00 -0500 Multiplying prolifically, they're the scourge of farms, flying in on gusty, dry north winds. Or they are placed on the vegetable plants by their pimps, the fire ants. We cannot abide the aphids, as they obviously don't possess morals, and are greedy to boot. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/aphids-tiny-harlots.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/aphids-tiny-harlots.php On the Farm Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:45:00 -0500 The Obamas' new garden is great news -- just ask Alice Waters. But why stop there? Keeping a live chicken flock was once the norm for farmers as well as city-dwellers, and, more than just eco-friendly, live chickens are great exercise. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/but-where-are-chickens.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/but-where-are-chickens.php On the Farm Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:40:00 -0500 A small red hen named Onesy survives the skunk attack that killed her sisters -- but barely, and she becomes an outcast among her competitive cousins. But a bit of help and nurturing puts her back in the pecking order. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/onesy-the-little-hen-that-could.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/onesy-the-little-hen-that-could.php On the Farm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:30:00 -0500 The pile doesn't care if it's Sunday morning and you're tired. It's hot and it wants to be turned. A compost pile is full of living beings, you know, and while the tiny critters don't complain, they do want to keep on living. Getting down and dirty on the farm. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/compost-come-on-in.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/compost-come-on-in.php On the Farm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:45:00 -0500 Feeding growth-promoting antibiotics to farm animals is dangerous, immoral, and unnecessary, and the practice is contributing to serious diseases in humans. Fortunately, it can be done away with as long as we are willing to improve the conditions in which animals are raised. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-politics-of-animal-antibiotics.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/the-politics-of-animal-antibiotics.php On the Farm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:45:00 -0500 Boggy Creek Farm has been thriving in Austin for generations. Farming just two miles from downtown isn't always easy, but it is well worth it. Running the stand at the Austin farmers market and getting to know the regular customers is just one of the many joys. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-little-farm-in-the-big-city.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/a-little-farm-in-the-big-city.php On the Farm Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:04:00 -0500 The best free-range, non-industrial turkeys come from the Kansas farm of Frank Reese, whose birds have a meticulously pedigreed lineage that would satisfy the pickiest dog breeders. But transporting 225 baby turkeys from Kansas to California is no simple task. http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/starting-a-turkey-flock.php http://food.theatlantic.com/on-the-farm/starting-a-turkey-flock.php On the Farm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:30:00 -0500