Ellie Kluetzman
For Agri-View
On the heels of Valentine’s Day, we have another day for true love – Feb. 20 – Love our Pet Day. And I love dogs.
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Ellie Kluetzman moved to a small farm almost 20 years ago; it changed her life. She had a new husband – Richard, a friend of 20 years. Being a mother of three, and soon to become a grandmother, she took a leap of faith. Her eyes have been opened to the beauty of God’s hand in nature and life. She has found contentment on that farm.
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