Long-time farm show volunteer gets the word out

Twila Schmitt, For the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 9, 2020
Feb 9, 2020

Terry Fjeldheim is regional vice president of Farm Credit Services and has volunteered with the Watertown Winter Farm Show for 39 years. This year’s show is dedicated to him.
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Twila Schmitt, For the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce

With a clear vision set on the future, Terry Fjeldheim believes the ag industry’s strong past brings much to celebrate during the 75th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show.

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