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Finken raises certified seed in west central North Dakota

By MARK CONLON, Editor
Apr 24, 2009
Apr 24, 2009

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By MARK CONLON, Editor

DOUGLAS, N.D. - Bob Finken, who was honored as the Premier Seed Grower for North Dakota last year, will be one of five families providing Producer Progress Reports for Farm & Ranch Guide this season.

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