Ep. 151 How the National Farmers Organization ATTEMPTED to save small farms

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Ep. 151 How the National Farmers Organization ATTEMPTED to save small farms

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May 10, 2024

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Larry Terpstra was our founder's, Carroll's, first boss. He remember farming before it is what it is today. Hear first hand how farming has changed over the years.

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May 10, 2024

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Ep. 151 How the National Farmers Organization ATTEMPTED to save small farms

Ep. 151 How the National Farmers Organization ATTEMPTED to save small farms

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