In areas with fewer natural predators and large amounts of alfalfa, groundhogs can grow to 80cmin -1 and 14kg lb.
en.wikipedia.org Normally alfalfa is planted in rotation with other crops, because, as a legume, it replenishes nitrogen in the soil.
en.wikipedia.org Wheat, barley, canola, alfalfa, hay, flax, oats, rye and specialty crops are grown in the area.
en.wikipedia.org A nickel cranked in nearby converted gumball machines would buy a handful of alfalfa pellets to feed them.
en.wikipedia.org The surrounding farmlands have been used primarily for potatoes, alfalfa, sugar beets, and cattle.
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