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Wendlandt Farms uses technology to care for beef cattle

Andrea Johnson
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023

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Ashley, Troy, Chase, Michael, Ava, Bill and Jennifer make up Wendlandt Farms, LLC. They just received the 2023 Outstanding Farm of the Year award from Paynesville Chamber of Commerce. Submitted photo.

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Lely Vector feeds steers at Wendlandt Farms.

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One Lely Vector automatic feeding system at Wendlandt Farms is designed to feed an entire finishing barn. Contributed.

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Andrea Johnson

A Stearns County farm uses technology to run their beef operation with limited manpower.

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