High fuel costs have some farmers returning to animal labor to help with farming, trading tractors for oxen
by TESS TAYLOR
The New York Times
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Mr. Ciotola, 32, is one of a number of small farmers who are turning — or rather returning — to animal labor to help with farming. Before the humble ox was relegated to the role of historical re-enactor, driven by men in period garb for child-friendly festivals like pioneer […]