The Watertown Area Cham-
ber of Commerce Agriculture
Committee welcomes you to
the 69th Annual Watertown
Winter Farm Show! Join us to
capture the latest in technolo-
gy, know-how, and excitement
of South Dakota’s ag industry.
The show boasts a wide vari-
ety of activities throughout the
week: daily livestock shows
and sales, a state crop show,
home and family programs,
educational presentations, a
homemade ice cream contest,
and even a legislative cracker
barrel. We also have nearly 150 commercial exhibit booths set up in both the Codington County Extension Complex
and the Old Armory Building. Be sure to check them out; there are some new and innovative exhibits that you will
not want to miss!
The Farm Show continues to grow and improve each year, appealing to all ages. Children will enjoy participating
in the live zoo demonstrations, and expressing their creativity in the Lego contest. And everyone is sure to enjoy the
delicious food provided at the 4-H lunch counters in both buildings!
In addition to organizing the Farm Show, the Chamber Ag Committee organizes, supports, and participates in
many other events throughout the year. Some of these include the Adopt the First Grade Program, 4-H BBQ, and
Farm-Business Appreciation Banquet. The Adopt the First Program, which takes place in May of each year, gives
Watertown’s first graders the invaluable opportunity to visit local producers to experience an interactive morning on
the farm. In August, the Ag Committee serves the 4-H BBQ during the Codington County 4-H Achievement Days.
The grand finale is the annual Farm-Business Appreciation Banquet in November. Tickets are purchased by local busi-
nesses and given to area farmers, in appreciation for their patronage throughout the year.
At the banquet, the committee awards three scholarships
in the amount of $1,000 each to students who have been
actively involved in the Watertown Winter Farm Show, 4-H,
and the ag industry, and who are currently enrolled in a post-
secondary educational institution. This year, Erica Endres of
Watertown received the Fred Morris Memorial Scholarship.
Erica is currently seeking a degree in architecture and interior
design at South Dakota State University. The ninth annual LATI
Scholarship recipient was Wyatt Sundvold of Brandon, who is
currently studying agriculture at Lake Area Technical Institute.
A new scholarship this year, the Gene & Mary Lois Reichling
Memorial Scholarship, was awarded to Jill Stern, of Garden
City. This scholarship places an emphasis on 4-H involvement
and activity in the ag industry. Jill is currently studying ag
communications at South Dakota State University, and plans
on pursuing a career in the field of agriculture in rural South
Dakota. Erica, Wyatt, and Jill were chosen for their outstand-
ing history of scholastic achievement, extracurricular endeav-
ors, and involvement in the Farm Show, 4-H, and other ag-related activities. The Ag Committee is delighted to be able
to award these scholarships. Congratulations to them all!
The Chamber Ag Committee is dedicated to its mission statement: To serve the Watertown area through the
promotion of agriculture. Our programs teach young people that agriculture is a vital part of our day-to-day lives. The
Ag Committee also strives to provide new opportunities and programs to inform our community about the impor-
tance of agriculture. Please enjoy the show, and we hope to see you again in 2015!
Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
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GRICULTURE COMMITTEE
2014 Ag Committee
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Watertown Winter Farm Show
Pictured is Jill Stern, recipient of the Gene & Mary Lois Reichling
Memorial Scholarship; Erica Endres, recipient of the Fred Morris
Memorial Scholarship; Wyatt Sundvold, recipient of the LATI
Scholarship; and Louise Towle, Scholarship Committee Chair.
