Ducks on weed and insect patrol.

Barbara Manning

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I just read this article on how Japanese rice farmers use ducks to patrol the rice paddies, and how one enterprising Vermont farmer adapted the technique to his farm.

You may benefit from the article as well. Good luck! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/rice-farming-with-ducks-aigamo

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Rachel Lindsay

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Today I was telling my husband that New England has become a surprising hot-spot for rice-growing. It makes sense that the tips and tricks used in traditional rice-cultivation would catch on among the holistic farmers there. Bravo! This is encouraging, thanks so much for sharing.

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