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Growth continues for young Iowa farmer

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Jeff DeYoung
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023

Brian Lundell and his wife Lisa farm near Kiron in Sac County, Iowa.
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Jeff DeYoung

Growth is coming in a multitude of ways for Brian Lundell.

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