The Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award is back for 2024 and the nomination deadline is Thursday (June 6, 2024).
This award was created to honor hard-working female farmers across South Dakota who selflessly give their time to growing crops and raising livestock on the farm. We need your nominations!
Do you or does someone you know meet the criteria below? Then fill out the nomination form so we can give out some much-deserved recognition!
The Entrant(‘s) or Nominee(‘s):
- Must farm or ranch as a sole proprietor or one part of a couple, family or partnership.
- Farm must be located entirely within the state of South Dakota.
- May work outside the home or farm but must contribute to the farming/ranching operation in addition to the duties outside the farm.
- Has a high level of commitment to the farm/ranch in terms of hours dedicated to her work.
- Has a positive impact on the farm in terms of income, yield, diversification, and/or overcoming challenges.
- Nominee demonstrates not only impact on the farm but also positive impact on her community.
- Is highly encouraged to be available to attend a recognition ceremony on Dakotafest grounds on August 22, 2024.
- Must agree to be featured in Dakotafest advertising, news stories and social media.
- Must provide at least 1 photo with their application.
- Must be a legal resident of the United States, and eighteen years of age or older.
Five nominees will be chosen and honored at the Aug. 22 ceremony where one will be awarded the Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year and receive a cash prize.
Learn more, find the official rules and submit a nomination.
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