Fawcett farm planting delayed by high winds

Jamie Henneman
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

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PLENTYWOOD, Mont. – The Fawcett farm has been delayed in completing more of their spring planting due to high winds in the region at the beginning of May.

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