No doubt about it, the crow is the smartest bird on the farm. They are survivors.

Jay Santerre
Formerly a contributing editor at Harrowsmith Country Life for over 14 years, Jay has worked on every edition of the Almanac since its inception in 2008. A talented photographer, skilled wordsmith and proud dad, Jay can write on any subject that you can name, a skill that comes in handy at his full-time gig as editor of Montréal enSanté magazine.
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A healthy and hearty salad recipe that makes a meal

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My Journey to Battle Harbour, Newfoundland
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