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Woman Farmer of the Year to be awarded at Farmfest

Jul 28, 2026
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Farmfest women.jpg — From left: Erica Sawatzke, Trisha Zachman, Meg Stuedemann, Christina Trager and Mary Joyer
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Five finalists for the 2026 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award have been narrowed to one, and the winner will be announced during the final day of Farmfest.

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