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Brown County farmers receive Farmers Union Ag Ambassador Award

By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2024

The Schaunaman family poses with their award Nov. 29 at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Appreciation Banquet. Don and Hazel Schaunaman are seated in front. Standing are Mark, left, Craig, Carolyn, Emma, Sam, Kirk, Kim, Kristie Erickson and Greg Erickson.
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By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union

South Dakota Farmers Union recognized Paul Dennert and Don Schaunaman (posthumously) for their leadership and service to South Dakota agriculture.

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Dennert-Paul - worked.jpg — Columbia farmer Paul Dennert is recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union for his leadership and service to South Dakota agriculture. The organization honored the Brown County farmer with the Ag Ambassador award during its 109th State Convention held in Huron Dec.11 and 12.
Submitted photo by Jacee J. Photography

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Schaunamans named Aberdeen ‘Farm Family of the Year’

The Schaunaman family of rural Aberdeen is committed and involved as leaders in the agricult…

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Aberdeen farmer Don Schaunaman was recognized posthumously by South Dakota Farmers Union for his leadership and service to agriculture.
Submitted photo

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