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Article: First Financial Bank is poultry farm friendly. (Banking & Finance).
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- Arkansas Business
- Article date:
- April 28, 2003
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A TOUGH PAIR OF WRANGLERS and Red Wing boots covered by protective booties are not required tools of the trade for agriculture loan officers. But they may be necessary for those who want to be successful.
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