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Ralco Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration

April 23, 2021 | News

Ralco owners Brian & Mindy Knochenmus and Jon & Niter Knochenmus along with founder Lou Galbraith celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary Wednesday, April 21 with employees at their corporate headquarters in Marshall, Minnesota.

Ralco’s humble beginnings started out of Bob & Lou Galbraith’s garage in Marshall in 1971 and has now become a leading global provider of natural solutions that maximize nutrient conversion in plants and animals.

Pictured, from left to right: Jon & Niter Knochenmus, Lou Galbraith and Mindy & Brian Knochenmus

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