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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 31 May 2012 10:01:42 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>About Us</title><link>http://woodfordequipment.com/about-us/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:32:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>WHO WE ARE</title><dc:creator>Woodford Equipment</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:17:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://woodfordequipment.com/about-us/2012/4/13/who-we-are.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">559338:6878903:15828375</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span>Eric Woodford owned and operated a custom farming operation near Redwood Falls, MN for 15 years prior to opening Woodford Equipment. &nbsp;He was active in FFA and 4H in high school and attended University of Minnesota - Waseca. &nbsp;He has experience in all aspects of farming, but focused his efforts in biomass collection for renewable energy projects and livestock operations. &nbsp;Eric is an inventor and holds patents pertaining to baling equipment. &nbsp;Contact him for new and used equipment sales at eric@woodfordequipment.com or 712-852-3003.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Mary Woodford is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and marketing. &nbsp;She grew up on dairy and grain farms in Minnesota and occassionally helped with the farm operation near Redwood Falls. She attended University of Minnesota - Morris and worked for 15 years for local public health agencies as an Environmental Health Specialist. &nbsp;Prior to that was a chemist at a milk and forage testing lab, USDA soils &amp; water testing lab, and in the quality control lab at AMPI. She is now the business manager/owner at Woodford Equipment. &nbsp;You can contact her at mary@woodfordequipment.com or 712-852-3003.<span style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Colin Hoppe is responsible for parts, warranty and assists in sales. &nbsp;Colin has a strong agricultural background and was active in 4-H and FFA at Kingsley-Pierson Community School. &nbsp;He graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College where he attended for Ag Production. &nbsp;He has hands on experience working at an elevator, feeding livestock and working in the fields, including baling. &nbsp;He has attended Vermeer Parts &amp; Service Training in Pella, IA. Colin is happy to help you, call him at 712-852-3003 or email him at info@woodfordequipment.com.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Jay Borchardt is our lead mechanic. &nbsp;He grew up in the Fenton area and has a life time of ag and mechanical experience. &nbsp;He attended Iowa Lake Community College for Farm Equipment Mechanics and has worked at several implement dealers since then. &nbsp;Jay owned and operated Jay's Repair &amp; Supply in Fenton, IA for many years where he serviced all brands of farm equipment and trucks. &nbsp;Jay has hands on experience with all aspects of feeding livestock and operating a crop farm. &nbsp;Most recently, he has attended Gehl skid loader and Manitou telehandler service schools in Madison, SD and Vermeer Parts &amp; Service Training in Pella, IA. &nbsp;Call him with all your service needs at 712-852-3003.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Deven VanVeldhuizen is a first year student at Iowa Lakes Community College.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Henry Bosler is a second year student at Iowa Lake Community College.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Thomas and Aliza Woodford are frequently seen at Woodford Equipment. &nbsp;They are usually trying to find a way to have fun. &nbsp;"Fun" things to do at the shop are play board games in the conference room, play on any open computer, or use a hammer to pound something into smittereens in the shop. &nbsp;Sometimes they WORK, like sweep the floor or pick up nails on the lot or mow the lawn. &nbsp;They love it when a customer brings kids with them! &nbsp;They are both active in 4-H, Palo Alto County Soccer, Emmetsburg Swim Team, piano, and Thomas plays percussion &amp; is in football and Aliza plays violin.</p>
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