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Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greener pasture of a shepherd's life lures Chinese workers penned in by 996' jobs

A high-paying shepherd job in Inner Mongolia drew massive applicants, reflecting worsening urban employment pressures and winter work challenges.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Nikyle Begay Resurrects Century-Old Dine Weavings

Nikyle Begay's weaving practice is rooted in heritage, particularly the twill technique used for saddle blankets, showcasing their ability to reconstruct complex woven patterns. This skill has been pivotal in reviving techniques marginalized by the trading-post economy, which favored regional styles over functional, historic designs.
Arts
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
6 months ago

"It was Extremely Brutal": Max Keegan on "The Shepherd and the Bear"

A centuries-old Pyrenean shepherding way of life faces decline due to government-led brown bear rewilding that threatens shepherds' flocks and traditions.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

By land and by sea, these new nonfiction books will carry you away

The memoir illustrates the beauty and dangers of rural life through the author's experiences as a shepherd in Vermont.
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