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Meet Mezcal, Tequila’s Smoky Cousin
Meet Mezcal, Tequila’s Smoky Cousin

Food & Water

Meet Mezcal, Tequila’s Smoky Cousin

In Mexico, the word mezcal traditionally meant any alcoholic drink made from the agave plant. So technically speaking, tequila was considered a...

Hair of the Dog That Knit Ya: a Brief History of Wool
Hair of the Dog That Knit Ya: a Brief History of Wool

Animals

Hair of the Dog That Knit Ya: a Brief History of Wool

You know it, you love it (and if it's less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit) you're probably wearing it. That's right, we're talking about wool. But not...

Turning the Sahara into a giant solar farm is so crazy it just might work
Turning the Sahara into a giant solar farm is so crazy it just might work

Climate

Turning the Sahara into a giant solar farm is so crazy it just might work

The grandest of grand schemes to halt the relentless southward march of the Sahara shows real promise. But we'll have to go BIG.

How to Save 3 Million Kids a Year
How to Save 3 Million Kids a Year

Food & Water

How to Save 3 Million Kids a Year

Child malnutrition is the single biggest contributor to deaths in children under the age of 5 worldwide. Here's what you need to know about...

Barnyard Beauty Blog: Big, Beautiful Beards
Barnyard Beauty Blog: Big, Beautiful Beards

Animals

Barnyard Beauty Blog: Big, Beautiful Beards

We have some extraordinary creatures at the Heifer Farm in Little Rock. Take Jekyll, for instance. This macho male goat rules the barnyard with his...

Get the flock out: How farmers save livestock from natural disasters
Get the flock out: How farmers save livestock from natural disasters

Animals

Get the flock out: How farmers save livestock from natural disasters

How do farmers save their livestock when natural disasters threaten?

5 Super Cute Crafts for Celebrating World School Milk Day
5 Super Cute Crafts for Celebrating World School Milk Day

Food & Water

5 Super Cute Crafts for Celebrating World School Milk Day

Did you know that September 26 is World School Milk Day? Here are 5 fun and easy activities for celebrating the power of milk in your classroom!

Barnyard Beauty Blog: Silkies' Secrets
Barnyard Beauty Blog: Silkies' Secrets

Animals

Barnyard Beauty Blog: Silkies' Secrets

The Heifer Urban Farm in Little Rock teems with 4H show-stoppers. In this video, Cody the Silky reveals his lifestyle tips for maintaining his...