Nebraskaland: A Tale of Two Farms

The locals sell their cattle at an auction in nearby Creighton. Farmers like Ebberson buy livestock and feed it during the winter, in the hope that they can re-sell the fattened animals for a greater profit six months down the line.

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The locals sell their cattle at an auction in nearby Creighton. Farmers like Ebberson buy livestock and feed it during the winter, in the hope that they can re-sell the fattened animals for a greater profit six months down the line.

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