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Acres of Love

aking her way through colorful aisles of lisianthus, zinnias, and more, Natasha McCrary’s smile broadens as affectionate ‘Babydoll’ Southdown sheep nuzzle into her open arms. “I love everything about the farm, but the sheep are my favorite,” says Natasha, whose passion for nature, affinity for flowers, and entrepreneurial spirit sustain 1818 Farms

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