Old MacDonald Had a Farm (short story)
| "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Mike Resnick | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Asimov's Science Fiction |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publication date | September 2001 |
"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" is a science fiction short story by American writer Mike Resnick, published in 2001.
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 finalist for the 2002 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.