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By MORGAN GARRISON
Jan 24, 2026
Jan 24, 2026

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By MORGAN GARRISON

Growing up on a dairy farm in his home country of Italy, Ivan Negri developed an undisputable work ethic and a deep love for agriculture. He studied agriculture science in college before immigrating to the United States where he spent several years working on ranches and farms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Montana.

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