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Albert Lea Seed House provides a wealth of seed choices

By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide
Mar 24, 2017
Mar 24, 2017 Updated Mar 24, 2017

2017 03017 Tom Ehrhardt.jpg (two column) Tom Ehrhardt is one of the owners of the Albert Lea Seed House.

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By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide

ALBERT LEA, MN – The agriculture industry is in the middle of a transition period. As consumers become more educated and information is just a click away on a smart phone, they have become more interested and concerned with where their food comes from and how it is produced.

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