Beekeeper wins Montana Elite Ms. Agriculture USA, promotes ag education

Jamie Henneman
Mar 22, 2024
Mar 22, 2024

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A beekeeper from Laurel, Mont., recently won the title of 2024 Montana Elite Ms. Agriculture USA and is using her position to help educate the public about agriculture.

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