Commodity Classic鈥檚 general session drew record attendance Feb. 26 in San Antonio, Texas, as agricultural leaders gathered to discuss policy priorities, technology and market opportunities.
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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer鈥檚 markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at聽kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.
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