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mixed farming

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as in animal husbandry

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Recent Examples of mixed farming Reports commissioned by Molly Scott Cato, the Green Party MEP for Southwest England, and others revolve around mixed farming, increasing biodiversity, and addressing big issues such as loss of topsoil and supporting farming communities. — Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017

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The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.

— Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Multiple teams —including the animal husbandry team and veterinary team — work together to assess the animal’s quality of life.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 May 2026

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Chef David specializes in supporting regenerative farming and cooking invasive species into fantastic dishes.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Damage to refineries and disrupted shipping from the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed diesel to record highs in many markets, feeding directly into trucking, farming, and freight costs.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

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In 2025, China pumped $18 billion into Laos’s economy, primarily toward industry, mining and agriculture, according to the Vientiane Times, a local newspaper.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Voters will choose candidates for nearly every statewide office, including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state school superintendent and the commissioners of agriculture, insurance and labor.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Although Merlot is included in this first vintage, Alessandro hints that the blend may change over time, as cultivation of Merlot has become challenging as growing conditions have evolved with climate change.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
The bear-resistant container was invented to arrest the inadvertent cultivation of problem bears.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026

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