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Sarah Frey founded Frey Farms in 1992. Headquartered in Keenes, Ill., Sarah and her four older brothers operate farms and facilities in seven states.

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March 31, 2022 02:56 PM

Sarah Frey founded Frey Farms in 1992. Headquartered in Keenes, Ill., Sarah and her four older brothers operate farms and facilities in seven states. Learn how she negotiated deals with the nation’s largest retailers, brought her family into the business and earned the title of “The Pumpkin Queen of America”.

Speaker: Sarah Frey, Frey Farms

Farm Business - General Leadership Top Producer Summit

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