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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. 



FIG. 182. A TYPE OF LIVE-STOCK OFTEN RAISED IN EUROPE, 

 BUT LESS POPULAR IN THIS COUNTRY 



The picture shows a goat harnessed to a small cart, 

 for children's amusement. 



