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The environmentalist. The educator and the cattle comforter. Meet Peter Bakken

The environmentalist. The educator and the cattle comforter. Meet Peter Bakken

Update: 2024-08-05
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Manure is the unsavory reality on a farm. With animals comes waste. For decades farmers have been turning farm "waste" into renewable or reusable materials to keep their operation sustainable. In this episode, meet Pete Bakken a 5th generation farmer in Southwestern Minnesota taking care of his animals and, constantly evolving his environmentally friendly practices. 

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The environmentalist. The educator and the cattle comforter. Meet Peter Bakken

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