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Photo from Zaouia Village, Morocco
 
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In early fall, farmers spread manure and straw compost on their fields and wait for the rains to come before plowing and planting. They grow barley, wheat, and fava beans. This year, the rains are on time (in October). Last year they came late (at end of December).

by Jessica Seem
Zaouia Village, Morocco (1999)

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