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<p>Bright purple thistles are one of the weeds that have taken over a pasture at Middle Foys after the land was overgrazed two years in a row. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Bright purple thistles are one of the weeds that have taken over a pasture at Middle Foys after the land was overgrazed two years in a row. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

August 11, 2016

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Overgrazing a common problem on local small-acreage farms
August 11, 2016 7:30 a.m.

Overgrazing a common problem on local small-acreage farms

Ranchettes are plentiful in the Flathead Valley, but if pastures aren’t managed correctly, weeds can also be plentiful.