Can Your Farming Products Stand the Test of Time? S2Ep13

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Can Your Farming Products Stand the Test of Time? S2Ep13

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Nov 16, 2020

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In part 1 of his interview, Tyler talks to Matt about the evolution of their family farms through the generations and how a recent drought has affected their farming.

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Nov 16, 2020

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Global shortages are causing farm input costs to skyrocket. A Better Way To Farm shows you how to take control of inputs and maximize profit so you can farm the way you want. Visit https://abetterwaytofarm.com to use the free Farm Profit Score calculator.

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Can Your Farming Products Stand the Test of Time? S2Ep13

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