S2E3: Nikyle Begay—The Sacredness and Science of Raising Sheep
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In this episode, Juliana Fagua-Arias speaks with Nikyle Begay about shepherding, the science of breeding for natural colors, and the sacred relationship between the Navajo people and churro sheep.
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