The South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee recognized several individuals at the SDFB Centennial Convention held recently in Sioux Falls.
Matt and Kristy Smith of Hitchcock, S.D., were recognized as the state Excellence in Ag Award winners. The Excellence in Ag award recognizes a YF&R member who excels in agriculture, leadership ability and involvement with Farm Bureau. The Smiths will represent SDFB YF&R at the national Excellence in Ag contest during the American Farm Bureau Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 5-10, 2018.
Nick and Rebekah Ihnen of Tulare, S.D., were recognized for their leadership as the outgoing YF&R chairs; and the outgoing vice-chairs, Tom and Katy VanderWal of Brookings, S.D., were also appreciated.
Matt and Kristy Smith are the incoming YF&R Chairmen for 2018; and Riley and Kailee Schwader of Howard, S.D., are the incoming vice-chairs for the committee.