Planting Potential: Florence’s Chilson powers FFA innovation
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By Brandon Heim - April 17, 2025 in Agriculture, Education, Featured, News, State News Reading Time: 2 minutes
With a legacy gift from Jim Chilson, the South Dakota FFA Foundation has established the Chilson Agri-science Sweepstakes Endowment. This endowment wi...
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Brandon is a reporter for the Watertown Current. A native of Watertown, with deep roots in Deuel County, Brandon has a passion for helping local businesses tell their story. He also enjoys seeing them grow and the community thrive.
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