Changing times: Sale barn family stresses relationships in time of tech

By Austin Black, For Missouri Farmer Today
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019 Updated May 6, 2019

The Drenon family runs the Windsor Livestock Market. They say building relationships with buyers and sellers is important for the success of their business.
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By Austin Black, For Missouri Farmer Today

WINDSOR, Mo. — Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, you can find the Drenons answering phone calls, sorting cattle and taking care of customers at the Windsor Livestock Auction.

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