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Springer Simmental is built on strong work foundation

Andrea Johnson
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021 Updated Dec 21, 2021

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The Springer family in Pidgeon Forge, Tenn. Todd, Michelle, Evelyn, Porter, Brianna, Lynda, Elijah, Paisley, Steve, Jeff and Noah.

Springer Simmental Silver Lake Gold Digger, Junior Herdsire.

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When Jeff and Lynda Springer started in the cattle business in 1979, loan interest rates were commonly 17 percent or higher.

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