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11/29/2016 - The guest speaker will be South Dakota native and former South Dakota State Secretary of Agriculture and Ag United volunteer, Bill Even. Bill was named the Chief Executive officer of the National Pork Board in June 2016. The luncheon will be held at the Sioux Falls Convention center i... Read More
11/28/2016 - More cold weather and snow is looming right around the corner. In our state most people have survived the first snowfall of the year. Although we’ve had one of the warmest falls I can remember, there’s no denying that winter is coming. Some might say it’s already here in full force... Read More
11/22/2016 - This week is Thanksgiving, and we’ve been thinking about what we’re thankful for. You can probably guess that this year, we are thankful for farmers! South Dakota farmers work hard year-round. During blizzards and on holidays while many of us spend the day inside, farmer... Read More
11/2/2016 - For more than a decade, a South Dakota company has been not only providing top quality turkey products to restaurants, food services and other customers, but also building a strong market opportunity for farmers in the region. Dakota Provisions was established in 2004 by a group of 44 turkey growers... Read More
10/31/2016 - October came and went in a flash! South Dakota farmers were busy harvesting corn and soybeans. At Ag United we were getting ready for our fall activities. Our Adopted Farmers were all connected with their classrooms this month. Thanks to the support of our Adopted Farmers and their dedicated vid... Read More
10/31/2016 - By: Rebecca Christman Tonight many people are getting their Halloween frights by visiting a haunted house. The best haunted houses are empty farm houses in the middle of nowhere. You’ll find that farmers aren’t scared by simply by walking through an old farmhouse, becaus... Read More
10/24/2016 - By: Rebecca Christman It’s October, a month of cool weather, changing leaves, and pork. We know it’s not at the top of your mind when thinking about fall, but it should be! Every year in October we celebrate pork month and take a little time to say thank you to the 800 pig farme... Read More
10/17/2016 - From Women Who've Got the Experience! by: Rebecca Christman These tips are based on discussion faciliatated by Denny Everson, and held at the South Dakota Women in Ag Conference. Thank you to everyone that shared their knowledege! Across the United States, the average age of a farme... Read More
10/10/2016 - by: Rebecca Christman Last spring, farmers across the state planted thousands of seeds hoping that by fall they would have a bountiful harvest. At my home near Platte, combines are rolling and soybean harvest is starting. Soybeans may be common, but I see them as one of the more unique and ... Read More
10/3/2016 - By: Rebecca Christman A few of the wonderful women that put on the retreat! This week I have the amazing opportunity to go to a retreat that is specifically for women involved in agriculture! Women from all over the state will be traveling to Keystone for South Dakota Women in Ag... Read More
