A woman from the Humboldt area has been chosen as the 2023 Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year.
Nikki Prosch with SDSU Extension made the announcement about Kelsey Geraets during a forum this week in Mitchell.
The other finalists this year were:
•Pam Geppert, from Kimball
•Calli Williams, from Letcher
•Judi Larson, from Artesian
• Julie Walloch from Lesterville area
Geraets is active in the agriculture community holding a seat on the Beef Industry Council Board, president of the SD Cattlemen’s Auxiliary and helping out with the local FFA chapter.
She is also the first female to serve on the South Dakota Corn Growers Association board.