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(2) Because they enrich the farm directly, by convert 

 ing most of their food into fertilizing material. 



(3) Because they enrich the farm indirectly, by causing 

 the farmer to grow more cowpeas, clover, and other soil- 

 improving forage plants. 



ElG. 182. A TYPE OF LIVE-STOCK OFTEN RAISED IN EUROPBV 

 BUT LESS POPULAR IN THIS COUNTRY 



The picture shows a goat harnessed to a small cart, 

 for children's amusement. 



