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Dairy promoter Jennifer Holle is Country Woman of the Year finalist

By DALE HILDEBRANT, Farm & Ranch Guide
Jun 27, 2014
Jun 27, 2014

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By DALE HILDEBRANT, Farm & Ranch Guide

This is an exceptionally busy time of the year for Jennifer Holle, one the finalists for the 2014 Country Woman of the Year award.

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