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JSF Inc. - an extended family farm operation

By ANDREA JOHNSON, Assistant Editor
Apr 14, 2006
Apr 14, 2006

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By ANDREA JOHNSON, Assistant Editor

SACRED HEART, Minn. - The 2006 growing season has begun, and we have the opportunity to follow along with an extended family farm operation in Renville County.

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