Jane Goplen recognized as Farmfest Farm Woman of the Year

Aug 26, 2021
Aug 26, 2021 Updated Aug 29, 2021

Kent and Jane Goplen — Jane and Kent Goplen work as a team to farm in western Yellow Medicine County. Congratulations to Jane for her selection as Farmfest 2021 Woman Farmer of the Year. Submitted photo.
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GILFILLAN, Minn. – Jane Goplen of Canby, Minn., has been selected as Farmfest Farm Woman of the Year 2021. She becomes the second woman to receive the honor.

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