Winter farm show kicks off with cattle shows, more

Janelle Atyeo
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023

With the calendar turning to February and cold temperatures settling in, it must mean it’s time for the Watertown Winter Farm Show.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.