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More than a butter company

Founded as a Minnesota cooperative nearly a century ago, Land O'Lakes has major businesses in dairy food production, livestock feed, and crop supplies and consulting.

By Jim Foster

March 12, 2016 at 6:01AM
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Jim Foster

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Jim Foster is a graphics reporter/producer who began his career at the Minnesota Star Tribune in 1985. He specializes in graphics for the Business section.

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