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‘Feed guy’ produces custom feed from whole grains for increased production

Sue Roesler
Apr 9, 2024
Apr 9, 2024

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John Woodbury unloads grain into his big roller mill.

John Woodbury takes people out for rides with his Percheron horses.

John Woodbury unloads grain into his big roller mill.

John Woodbury hauling hay with his Percheron horses.

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Sue Roesler

ROSS, N.D. – In northwestern North Dakota, John Woodbury is known as the “feed guy.” He sells locally grown and produced custom feed, mainly for chickens and hogs, using his own grain roller mill and grinder mixer at Woodbury Farm.

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