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Central Plains Dairy Expo offers variety of features March 19-21 in Sioux Falls

Melisa Goss
Mar 15, 2024
Mar 15, 2024

Dairy Expo 2023 - Melisa (6).jpg — Over 300 exhibitors and nearly 5,000 attendees will hit the Central Plains Dairy Expo March 19-21 in Sioux Falls.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Nearly 300 exhibitors. Roughly 5,000 attendees. Sixty-nine breakout sessions, one country concert and over 800 pounds of cheese served over two and a half days.

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Dairy Expo 2023 pancakes - JA.jpg — Food is a highlight of the Central Plains Dairy Expo, including a free pancake breakfast served in the back of the arena. This year’s pancake feast will be served Thursday morning, March 21.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Dairy Expo 2023 - Melisa (3).jpg — The dairy expo provides a chance for farmers to visit with vendors and suppliers.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.