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THE HOVENS: A STORY OF PASSION FOR FAMILY AND BUSINESS In each edition of Montana Grass Roots it is our pleasure to share the story of one of our members. This month we highlight the Hoven family who continue to make a tremendous impact on Montana agriculture and the business community.
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Sean was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and raised in Great Falls Montana. He graduated from Great Falls High and Montana State University. I was born in Highland, Illinois and raised in Duluth, Minnesota. I graduated from Central High School and the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. We ended up in the Saint Paul, Minnesota area after college. In 2008, we adopted our son Lawrence from Ethiopia who is now 9 years old. In 2012 we adopted our daughter Olivia from Shanghai, China who is now 6. In 2014 we adopted our son Henry from Huainan City, China who is now 8. We have two dogs named Massey Ferguson and Sophie, one cat named Zona, and one fish named Goldie.
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1.Can you share with us your family background?
2.)How did you meet?
Sean and Andrea Hoven with sons Lawerence and Henry and daughter Olivia Photo Credit: Amanda Berg Photography
We have been married for 13 years and met on Match.com while living in Minnesota. C O N T I N U E D PA G E 5
IN THIS ISSUE.... PAGE 4 Alternative Crops Have Promise for Montana Producers
PAGE 7 It’s Census time: Why it’s vital for Montana producers to participate
PAGE 11 MFU Supports Higher Education Focusing on Agriculture