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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
9/1/2015 - 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
8/26/2015 - (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 - 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
8/7/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman These is not your regular radish, the roots go deep! What comes to mind when you think of a conservationist? For me it’s a farmer! Because the land is their livelihood, farmers are working hard to protect the ground fo... Read More
8/3/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman One of my favorite events is finally here, county fair! If you’re from Sioux Falls, you know that Sioux Empire fair started last weekend. It’s also county fair time back home at the farm. Sioux Empire fair has animals, food vendors, and rides! Compar... Read More
7/27/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman As I was driving across the state last weekend, I saw that it’s harvest time for one of the most beautiful crops our state produces – wheat! During much of the summer, wheat fields are green, and look like fields full of tall grass. In late summer wheat f... Read More
7/21/2015 - By: Brianna Buseman Nothing says summer quite like steaks on the grill. Many Americans agree, showing their support by eating 24.1 billion pounds of beef in 2014. Although this number is lower than previous years, we are still educating consumers on the importance of keeping bee... Read More
