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Farm show honoree brought Simmentals to the show ring

By Twila Schmitt for the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan 27, 2022
Jan 27, 2022 Updated Jan 28, 2022

Joanne and Dennis Schmig operate Schmig Simmental Ranch near Stockholm, S.D. Dennis is being honored for his work with the Watertown Winter Farm Show at this year’s 77th annual event.
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By Twila Schmitt for the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce

Dennis Schmig of rural Stockholm humbly describes himself as an “old cow man.”

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