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New Farmfest seminar to help farmers build profit in a tough economy

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026

Farmfest 2023 Day 1 (55).jpg — Visitors walk the streets of Farmfest in 2023.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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As farmers face tightening margins, rising input costs, and ongoing market uncertainty, a new seminar at this year’s Farmfest will deliver practical tools to help producers strengthen their operations and plan ahead.

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