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This FarmHer is redefining what a farmer looks like!

April 09, 2025 11:27 AM • 
RFD-TV NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

With a degree in ag business and a heart for hard work, Melanie Beavers is proving that women belong in every part of production.

Video provided by: This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

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