Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit
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Carol Ekarius., & Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. (2010). Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit . Storey Publishing, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carol Ekarius and Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. 2010. Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit. Storey Publishing, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carol Ekarius and Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit Storey Publishing, LLC, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Carol Ekarius, and Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit Storey Publishing, LLC, 2010.
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