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Farm Family of the Year applications now being accepted

By Elisa Sand 06/26/2026

It’s time to nominate candidates for Farm Family of the Year. The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of……

The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Farm Family of the Year is the Erdmann Family Ranch. Pictured from left are Joe and Sheila Erdmann; Royce and Allie Erdmann, holding their children Walker and Wren; and Daniel and Anne Jo Erdmann. Photo courtesy of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce.

Erdmanns recognized as chamber’s 2025 Farm Family of the Year

By Connie Sieh Groop 09/29/2025

Recognized for 82 years dedicated to ranching, the Erdmann family of Wetonka/Leola has been named the Aberdeen Area Chamber of……

This year's Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Farm Family of the Year is the Brandlee family from Pierpont. The family includes, from left, Mark, Deb, Clint, Kelly, Kylie and, front, Jaycee. Aberdeen Insider photo by Troy McQuillen.

Brandlees named 2024 Farm Family of the Year by Aberdeen chamber

By Connie Sieh Groop 09/21/2024

A farming operation built through the perseverance of five generations is the 2024 Farm Family of the Year. The recognition……