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Show Turkeys Thrive on Alfalfa. A Nebraska ranchman has more than 200 acres of wild land, too dry for cultivation without irrigation, and makes a good living by raising turkeys. tur-keys. , A small creek runs through the place, and along its side grow some Cottonwood trees. About 200 acres of this farm have been sown to alfalfa, and In spite or the absence of much rain it thrives very well. The old ranch owner raises from 800 to 1,200 turkeys every year, and about the only care he gives them la to feed them alfalfa. |