Raise and Renew: Let’s visit an Idaho ranch that is producing more than food!

At Lazy JM Ranch, they are producing more than food. They are building a future for the next generation of Idaho agriculture.

On this Farm Family Friday, Idaho Preferred introduces us to the Mobbs, who raise beef while renewing the land.

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