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Educational forums take center stage at Farmfest

By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide
Aug 1, 2017
Aug 1, 2017

Farmfest Forum — Educational forums give audience members a chance to ask questions of panel members. Photo by Andrea Johnson, 2016.

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By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide

GILFILLAN, Minn. – Minnesota’s Farmfest will again be a great place to learn and share ideas. Each day, August 1-3, will feature educational forums located in the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center.

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