Blizzards are good for business, beef sales jump over snowy weekend

Peter Scharpe
Jan 31, 2020
Jan 31, 2020

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AMBOY, Minn. – A weekend snowstorm has boosted beef sales for Fox Premium Beef. While things were quiet on the farm, the Fox’s office was busy taking new orders, getting meat ready and lining up pickups and deliveries.

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