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9/29/2015 - Photo Credit: USDA NRCS South Dakota via Flickrhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/nrcs_south_dakota/ Farming is one of the oldest professions, and yet it is constantly changing. To keep up with all these advancements farmers are continually learning. Someone that has been farming t... Read More
9/21/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman Last weekend I had the privilege of standing next to one of my best friends as she married the love of her life. Right now farm weddings are all the rage, and everywhere you look you can find pictures of brides wearing boots, and newlyweds standing next to their favorite... Read More
9/16/2015 - Last Friday I had the chance to speak to some local students about the importance of sharing the story of South Dakota agriculture. During the course of our conversation we also got to talk about sharing our story on social media. I never thought I would say this, but Facebook and Farming g... Read More
9/7/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman It’s Labor Day, but most farmers I know probably aren’t taking the day off. Back home, it’s the perfect time for chopping silage. There’s nothing on the farm that I think smells as good as fresh cut silage. The smell is sweet and strong, and ... Read More
9/2/2015 - Staying focused on quality has helped a South Dakota farm family build and grow their business for more than 40 years. Corn and soybeans typically come to mind when thinking of crops in South Dakota, but hay is an important crop for many growers and livestock producers across the stat... Read More
9/1/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the South Dakota State Fair! I haven’t missed the SD State Fair in over 15 years, and I’m glad to say that I’ll be back for at least part of it this year. My role has changed from 4-Her... Read More
8/31/2015 - As the summer comes to a close, we would like to recognize those that supported our July and August activities. We would like to thank everyone that is working to keep family farms and ranches growing in South Dakota. As you can tell, we wouldn’t be able to host these events without help fro... Read More
8/26/2015 - (Even if you’re not an ag teacher) By: Rebecca Christman Summer is coming to a close and parents, teachers, and students all know what that means – it’s time to head back to school! Although I’m not returning to the classroom, some of our farmer volunt... Read More
8/13/2015 - Is it just me, or does summer seem to be getting shorter every year? In just a week I will be heading back to SDSU to get started on my second year of classes. Although I’m excited to head up to school, I find myself looking back at all I have had the opportunity to do this sum... Read More
8/13/2015 - By: Brianna Buseman Photo By: Mike Nortonhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/mtnorton This past week I spent an evening helping my dad and brother put up square bales. This is a job that I often dread. Many people see square bales as a hassle and have moved to only pr... Read More
