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Iowan bids to be Pig Farmer of the Year

Janelle Atyeo
Oct 6, 2015
Oct 6, 2015

To Marti and Martha Knoblock of Rock Rapids, Iowa, there’s no better way of life than pig farming. Knoblock is hoping to be named Pig Farmer of the Year and share his story with consumers.
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Marti Knoblock says he is thankful that he is a pig farmer.

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