South Dakota 4-H Ambassador reflects on time in program

Katelyn Winberg
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025

2024-25.S4-HA_FullTeam-1.jpg — The SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 year are Abbie Chase, McCook County; William Kreth, Davison County; Oliver Moeckly, Marshall County; Kelsey Fischer, Day County; Katie Spatz, Roberts County; Julia Tinker, Minnehaha County; Carley Crist, Union County; Mercedes Jones, Jerauld County; and Caleb Gaikowski, Day County.
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Screenshot_29-9-2025_14398_extension.sdstate.edu.jpeg — William Kreth isa South Dakota 4-H State Ambassador from Davison County.
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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.