Fall work proceeding at Merriman’s 4M Farms

Sue Roesler
Sep 23, 2021
Sep 23, 2021 Updated Sep 26, 2021

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MALTA, Mont. – The Merrimans have been busy with fall work at Merriman’s 4M Farms, with the weather cooling down – at least in the mornings.

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