Rancher turns operation around by focusing on soil

Janelle Atyeo
Jan 30, 2020
Jan 30, 2020

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Tom Cannon has faith in the way he tends to his land in northern Oklahoma, and while others have doubted him, it’s paid off in the long run.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.