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Valley Bounty: Steer-ing toward sustainability: Grass-fed beef and conservation go hand in hand at Bascom Hollow Farm

At first glance, Bascom Hollow Farm in Gill is a straightforward operation. Co-owner Brian Donahue said, “we raise primarily grass-fed beef along with 10 pigs each year, grow a couple acres of…

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