Winter chores begin at Cardinal Creek Cattle Co.

Andrea Johnson
Dec 29, 2022
Dec 29, 2022

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WILLMAR, Minn. – It was time for RJ and James Orsten to move their registered Hereford cows from James’ farm to RJ’s farm.

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