With harvest almost complete, Fawcett reflects on timing issues

Ryan Crossingham
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025

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PLENTYWOOD, Mont. – As the second week of October got started, the Fawcetts were still working their way through flax harvest, with some green straw delaying things.

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