Barry Fisher is a 3rd generation farmer from Ellisville IL, who started helping his dad on the farm as a kid over 50 years ago. Along with cattle and row crops Barry raises sheep and has found a niche market for his lamb. Being community minded and active in the Illinois Farm Bureau is important to his farm.
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