Charolais livestock families from Lake Preston honored for farm show involvement

By Twila Schmitt for the Watertown Winter Farm Show
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024

WWFS Supreme Row (103).JPG — A Charolais bull is paraded around the ring during Supreme Row judging at the Watertown Winter Farm Show in 2023.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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By Twila Schmitt for the Watertown Winter Farm Show

Alan Vedvei and Scott Jensen know a thing or two about the Charolais breed. The Lake Preston area farmers and ranchers have served as Charolais breed managers at the Watertown Winter Farm Show for decades

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Vedvei-Deb and Alan.jpg — Deb and Alan Vedvei, along with Scott and Kim Jensen, are families tied to the Wink Charolais legacy. They’re being honored with a dedication at the Watertown Winter Farm Show this year.
Submitted photo

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Jensen-Scott and Kim.jpg — Scott and Kim Jensen, along with Deb and Alan Vedvei, are families tied to the Wink Charolais legacy. They’re being honored with a dedication at the Watertown Winter Farm Show this year.
Submitted photo

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