Old MacDonald Had a Farm (short story)
| "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mike Resnick |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Published in | Asimov's Science Fiction |
| Publication type | magazine |
| Publication date | September 2001 |
Old MacDonald Had a Farm is a science fiction short story written in 2001 by Mike Resnick.
The story is about a reporter who visits a farm where millions of genetically engineered animals are raised to help alleviate the world’s food shortage. What he finds there is both brilliantly wonderful and tragically disturbing.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm was nominated for the 2002 Hugo award for Best Short Story.