Atlas Obscura
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19th January 2023
The Duck Brigade Behind a Farmer's Plentiful Rice Harvest
Every summer, a pack of ducks roams a six-acre rice farm in Vergennes, Vermont. They wade through rice paddies, nibble at undergrowth, and waddle across fields. They’re not just part of the idyllic landscape; they’re working, performing the essential tasks of fertilization and weed control.