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Dairy Therapy

An organic farm provides counseling, chores, and a chemical-free haven to recovering addicts

By Sam Kean

Organic farms shun artificial chemicals — a perfect setting for drug addicts and alcoholics who want to be chemical-free as well, says James W. Kehoe.

Mr. Kehoe, manager of a charity-owned dairy on 315 acres an hour north of San Francisco, says organic farming "mirrors the...

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