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Aug 24

7m 30s

A Profitable Farm is a Sustainable Farm

The Modern Grower Podcast Network

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In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm drills down on the importance of sustainability as a key in keeping a farm running for years to come.

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