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February, 2020
Fire awareness and prevention
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When the smoke settles
PATROLLING THE SKIES: When not concerned with the lack of rain, or destructive weather events, or the possibility of fire, co-owners and cousins (from left) Michael and Simon Rouget have to deal with the ongoing issue of pest management. With no simple solution, the cousins have employed a variety of means to protect their crop. However, with each option there are both benefits and drawbacks and the Rougets have yet to determine the ultimate answer to their bird problem. „ Turn to page 4 to read their story.
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