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Bettencourt's dream leads to Idaho's largest dairy

by Cindy Snyder Ag Weekly correspondent
Apr 6, 2011
Apr 6, 2011

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by Cindy Snyder Ag Weekly correspondent

WENDELL - The state's largest dairy producer is following the American dream of starting with nothing and making something of yourself.

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