SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: September 29, 2014

Media Contact: Jerome Hertel, 605-353-7340

American Bank & Trust Invests in 4-H Youth and the Huron Region

HURON, S.D.-American Bank & Trust was recently recognized for providing a gift of $50,000 to the South Dakota State Fair Foundation toward its “Building a Showcase for 4-H, Youth, and Community” capital campaign. The campaign is raising funds to build a new fairgrounds exhibit hall.  

“4-H has long been a vitally important part of the South Dakota State Fair and provides wonderful experiences for South Dakota’s young citizens. We see this being the case far into South Dakota’s future, and this building project is a way to help ensure that future. American Bank & Trust is pleased to make this financial commitment toward 4-H,” said Lynn Schneider, CEO of American Bank & Trust.

State Fair Manager Jerome Hertel commented, “We have been so pleased with the local support from the Huron area for the new exhibit hall. Today, we add another significant gift to that long list.  We thank American Bank & Trust for their investment in the future of our region, in 4-H and in the State Fair.” 

When built, the 49,000 square-foot Nordby Exhibit Hall for 4-H, Youth and Community will feature more than 30,000 square feet of exhibit space, multiple classrooms, a large kitchen for 4-H Special Foods competitions and a performance stage for the many 4-H activities that will take place there year-round.  

The Foundation has raised nearly $3.3 million of its $4 million goal. Those interested in supporting the Capital Campaign should contact the State Fair office at 605-274-3370 or visit www.sdstatefairfoundation.com.

American Bank & Trust is a locally owned and managed community bank in Central South Dakota.  Along with a full selection of banking products, American Bank & Trust offers ag business, insurance, mortgage, trust and wealth management services. American Bank & Trust has over 120 employees in its nine locations and has over $600 million in assets.  For more information, contact your local American Bank & Trust office or visit them online at www.americanbanktrust.net.

Agriculture is South Dakota's No. 1 industry, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing 115,651 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, preserve, and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at http://sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Left to Right:

Brylee Eden, Beadle County 4-H; Elijah Nelson, Beadle County 4-H; Claire Trautman, Beadle County 4-H; Grace Trautman, Beadle County 4-H; Isaac Van Scharrel, Beadle County 4-H; Lynn Schneider, American Bank & Trust CEO; Jerome Hertel, SD State Fair Manager; Bob Glanzer, Capital Campaign Committee Member; Bryson Eden, Beadle County 4-H; Laci Svennes, Beadle County 4-H; Ruth Trautman, Beadle County 4-H; Joy Trautman, Beadle County 4-H