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Wild Wonders of Winter
By Terry Krautwurst
Prehistoric pine cones, daredevil otters and sleepy bears are only a few of the season's natural wonders.
The Happy Homesteader
By Judith McGeary
A call to action: Speak Out Against NAIS
Rising Seas and Powerful Storms Threaten Security
By Janet Larsen, Earth Policy Institute
Global warming threatens more than just the our health and the sustainability of our planet.
Rancho Cappuccino
By Bryan Welch
Considering Neighbors, Tractors and Time

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