Howe Family Dairy, FCS employee recognized for service to agriculture

Sep 24, 2026
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The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce has named Howe Family Dairy as the 2026 Farm Family of the Year and Theresa Johnson as the 2026 Agribusiness Citizen of the Year.

SF Citizen of the Year.jpg — Pictured are Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Manager Jennaka Nelson, 2026 Agribusiness Citizen of the Year Theresa Johnson and 2025-26 Agribusiness Committee Chair Julie Hammer of the Sioux Empire Fair Association.
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SF Family of the Year.jpg — Pictured are Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Manager Jennaka Nelson, 2026 Farm Family of the Year honorees Heather and Brian Howe of Howe Family Dairy and 2025-26 Agribusiness Committee Chair Julie Hammer of the Sioux Empire Fair Association.
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