Blackmans prepare for lambing, planting season

Jamie Henneman
Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025

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WOLF CREEK, Mont. – The Blackman family is getting ready for lambing season while Scott Blackman tries to negotiate the “chick fever” that has taken hold, creating fresh demand at the North 40 store where he is a farm and ranch associate buyer.

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