Rural Ramblings

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Show Season is in Full Swing

6/29/2015 - By: Brianna Buseman   As we make our way through the summer, livestock show season is in full swing.  Competitors travel all across the state, and some across the country showing livestock.  Personally, I have some great memories of showing, most being from my county fair. The fo... Read More

Defining Local Food

6/25/2015 - Sturgis student’s agriscience project explores how consumers define local food   Buying “local food” is a trend that has seen increasing support from American consumers over the past 20 years. But just how do consumers define local? Surprisingly, no standardized definition ... Read More

Join in on the celebration!

6/16/2015 - June is dairy month, and as a farm girl I have a huge appreciation for the work that is being done on dairy farms. Dairy farmers are getting up early every morning to feed and milk their cows. As the weather gets hot, I am reminded that without dairy farmers I wouldn’t be able to have ice crea... Read More

Farms After 5

6/3/2015 - Learn more about life on the farm by participating in a Farms After 5 tour! Meet local producers and learn about daily life on the farm! Read More

Know Your Milk Tour

6/3/2015 - June is Dairy Month!  Celebrate by signing up for an evening out on the farm!  Bring the family to learn more about where the milk you drink comes from. ... Read More

It's Dairy Month!

6/2/2015 -   It’s hard to believe the June is here already! For many people it’s filled with family get-togethers and dinners on the grill. Here at South Dakota Farm Families we’re excited for those things and much more!   June is Dairy month and we have four opportunities for ... Read More

MoDak Dairy Day

5/27/2015 - MODAK DAIRY DAY TO FEATURE FARM TOURS AND CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Moes family opens doors to community   GOODWIN, SD – The Moes family is celebrating June Dairy Month by hosting an open house on their farm, MoDak Dairy near Kranzburg, on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:... Read More

Building the Fifth Generation and Beyond

5/27/2015 - Featured Farmer Profile: MoDak Dairy, Inc.   Brothers Jim Moes and Greg Moes are the fourth generation to own and operate their family’s farm near Watertown.  The farm was homesteaded by John and Elizabeth Moes in 1894, then passed on to Jim and Greg’s grandparents and parent... Read More

Summer Intern Says Hi

5/26/2015 - As introduced on the Farmer’s Daughter radio spot, my name is Brianna Buseman, and not only am I a farmer’s daughter, but I am also the Ag United Summer Intern.   I grew up on a farm in South East South Dakota where my family raises Angus cattle. Growing up, I was very in... Read More