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From the Battlefield to the Farm: Veteran farmer’s Iraq experience shaped commitment to giving back

January 09, 2025 11:22 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Steve Archer is a veteran farmer who has turned his dedication to service into a passion for farming.

He shares the likeness between working on the land and life in the military.

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