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In his 15 years of farming full time, Quentin Connealy has weathered his share of storms — literally.
The first major flood hit in 2011. Three more came in 2019. The waters rose again in 2024 and ruined about 20% of his crops. This past summer, he dealt with at least three hail and wind events that damaged his corn and soybeans…