Story by Dana Benner, read by Jessica Mitchell. These powerful animals can provide modern farmers a fuel-efficient way to work the land. This story comes from the May/June 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit’s sister publications include MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.