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1/11/2022 - FEATURED FARMER: Clint and Kelly Brandlee named 2021 AgVocates of the Year Raising cattle, crops and a young family keep Clint and Kelly Brandlee very busy, but they are always finding time to share information about their farm and animals with their community and a larger audience on social medi... Read More
12/15/2021 - South Dakota Ag Foundation Looks to Future by Growing Leaders, Strengthening Communities Celebrating the legacy of South Dakota agriculture while building the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening rural communities is at the heart of a foundation that was established in 2016.Â... Read More
11/23/2021 -  Interested in helping South Dakota’s farm and ranch families tell their story to communities, neighbors and consumers? Consider applying for an internship with Ag United for South Dakota! The internship helps build skills in communications, event planning, social media and provides the opp... Read More
11/10/2021 - South Dakota Students Bring Home First Place Finish in National FFA Agriscience Fair A research project to find a healthier alternative for frying potato chips brought home national champion honors for a team of South Dakota high school students. Josslin Jarding and McKenna Sichmeller, both seni... Read More
10/12/2021 - Featured Farmer: Improving Soil Health Benefits Crops, Cattle and the Bottom Line Doug Sieck is the fourth generation of his family to ranch in north central South Dakota, raising cattle and crops on Deep Root Ranch. He combines the legacy of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, with ne... Read More
9/14/2021 - Big Sioux River Project raising awareness, improving water quality Thinking out of the box and building new partnerships are key to protecting and preserving one of South Dakota’s most precious resources: water. The Big Sioux River Project is a non-government project of the East Dakota Water... Read More
8/25/2021 - Teen strives to raise awareness for mental health awareness during South Dakota State Fair. Statistics indicate 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and 1 in 6 U.S. youth between the ages of 6 and 17 are affected by a mental health disorder. Additionally, suicide is the second ... Read More
5/13/2021 - I’m Olivia Amundson and I’m the farmer’s daughter. Join me in celebrating Beef Month this May. Based on my lifestyle, as an avid runner, beef plays a foundational role in my personal nutrition. Growing up on a cattle farm, I developed a love for not only the animal, but also the protein i... Read More
5/11/2021 - Featured Farmer: Farm Life Creamery Artisan cheese, milk and ice cream help family share dairy experience with the public. Did you know that May is American Cheese Month? South Dakotans have a lot to celebrate, as cheesemakers of all sizes are growing across the state, we have an amazing varie... Read More
4/13/2021 - Planning, Technology and Focus are Key to Managing Busy Planting Season For basketball fans, “March Madness” means the annual NCAA basketball tournament with fast-paced weekends of back-to-back games and the excitement of bracket-busting upsets. In agriculture, the madness of March takes o... Read More
