FFA members from South Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska recognized at national convention

Katelyn Winberg
Nov 23, 2025
Nov 23, 2025

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FFA roundup 2.JPG — Keaton Zubke of Florence FFA accepts his award as the Animal Systems Division 3 winner in the Agriscience Fair.
Submitted photo by Caroline.Hansen

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FFA roundup 1.jpg — Laney Andrews of Beresford FFA was recognized on the national level for her work with swine production.
Submitted photo

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FFA roundup 3.jpg — Stella Oyen and Joseph VanEmmerik of McCook Central FFA were named national winners in the Environmental Services and Natural Resources Systems Division 2 category.
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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.