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Category: Agriculture

After the Harvest

Posted on September 28, 2020 by skip

by Skip Via
skip@westvalleynaturalists.org

Wheat is grown throughout the West Valley area and is one of the most important crops in the valley. And while most wheat is processed for human consumption, it’s also an important source of food for a variety of local wildlife.

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