Payton Eagle, 18, of Winner, was crowned Miss United States Agriculture first runner-up at a national contest in Birmingham, Ala., June 24.
Eagle was also named United States Agriculture Cover Miss, which earned her $1,500 in sponsorship money in order to compete in the contest in Birmingham. As Cover Miss, Eagle was featured on the front page of the Miss United States Agriculture brochure, which was handed out at the competition.
The competition included a series of events, including an interview, on-stage introduction, formal wear and an impromptu question-and-answer session.
Eagle graduated from Winner High School this May and will be entering South Dakota State University as a pre-vet major this fall.
Payton is the daughter of Chad and Gena Eagle of Woonsocket and Amy Pravecek of Winner.