Sale day comes into view at Five Pine Cattle Co.

Andrea Johnson
Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023

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WORTHINGTON, Minn. – Five Pine Cattle Co.’s 4th Annual Production Sale on Saturday, March 11, is coming into focus. This year will be their second in-person production sale.

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