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A relatively small dairy farm with fewer than 100 cows was the norm not long ago, and it’s working today on Becky and Dave Troop’s farm in Cochranvill...
Posted On May 20, 2026
Country Folks is a weekly publication serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic agriculture industries. Our coverage area reaches from Maine to North Carolina with four regional editions. Our key market focuses include dairy, beef, crops, small ruminants and so much more. Editorial content revolves around production, animal health, industry events, trade shows and auctions.
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“Are the PFAS in pesticides contaminating our land and water? Unfortunately, there really isn’t enough research yet to give us a firm answer,” said Fa...
Posted On May 20, 2026
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What you feed the herd affects both herd health and milk composition. Kevin Harvatine, Ph.D., professor of nutritional physiology and chair in Agricul...
Posted On May 20, 2026
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Sage Meadow Farm is a small goat dairy in Easthampton, MA, focused on sustainable, compassionate herd management and community giving. Owners Stan and...
Posted On May 20, 2026
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The title above sounds like it could be the set-up for a joke: A farmer, a logger and a lobsterman walk into a bar… Instead, this was part of the conf...
Posted On May 20, 2026
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Change is inevitable in agriculture, but your operation can find success on the other side. The secret? Intentional strategy – not reactive moments. T...
Posted On May 20, 2026
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Buying a horse is an exciting experience, but also requires caution, careful planning and research, especially when purchasing your first horse. First...
Posted On May 20, 2026
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Three years ago, Canadian wildfires were ramping up. The maximum impact was felt in the northern tier of the U.S. during the second week of June 2023....
Posted On May 20, 2026
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Ben Nottermann of Snug Valley Farm in East Hardwick, VT, raises and sells grass-fed beef, meat from Duroc pigs and lamb, supplying local restaurants, ...
Posted On May 13, 2026
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