Growth continues for young Iowa farmer

From the Four under FORTY series

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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