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Brandon Batten: Putting Advanced Farm Tech to Work

Author: Dee Shore

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Apr 7, 2021

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Feb 16, 2021

Brandon Batten: Putting Advanced Farm Tech to Work

Brandon Batten uses modern ag tech daily on his Four Oaks farm, and he's looking ahead to advancements that'll make his operation increasingly efficient.