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3/2/2015 - By: Sarah Sample To get some perspective from other farmer's daughters across South Dakota, we will ocassionaly be having a guest blogger. This month Sarah has given us an inside look at the lambing part of her operation. Thanks for sharing! Early February is lambing season at our farm in ru... Read More
2/17/2015 - If you’re a native of South Dakota, you are probably well acquainted with all four seasons. Farmers know the ins and outs of the weather better than most, but also have their own “seasons” on the farm. For many farmers and ranchers one of the busiest seasons of the year... Read More
2/12/2015 - January and February are an exciting time at Ag United because the farmers in the Adopt-A-Farmer program get to visit their adopted classrooms. This year we have nine farmers in the program that are reaching 40 classrooms. 950 students are learning something new about local farming ea... Read More
2/2/2015 - by Rebecca Christman Last week was the Sioux Empire Farm Show in Sioux Falls, and just a couple days ago the trailers were packed up, and everyone headed home. If you were one of the thousands of people that attended the Farm Show, you probably got a small glimpse into excitement that is farm... Read More
1/26/2015 - It’s been a year since I started my new job as the Outreach Director with Ag United for South Dakota. In the past year I have met lots of great people, learned more about South Dakota Agriculture, and experienced many new things. In case you’re not familiar with Ag United,... Read More
1/21/2015 - This week we are excited because South Dakota has recently been named the number one most agri-business friendly state! Agriculture is our state’s number one industry, and it is what keeps many small communities in our state alive and thriving. I grew up 13 miles outside of to... Read More
1/12/2015 - by Rebecca Christman Unless you’ve been on vacation lately, you know that it’s been COLD here in South Dakota. While no one loves being outside when it’s cold it, the freezing temperatures make life on the farm a little bit harder. While the rest of us get to run ... Read More
1/5/2015 - by Rebecca Christman 2014 is finished and we’ve already started a new year. With the start of each year comes New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like me, your resolutions often focus on eating right and staying healthy. Nutrition isn’t important just for peop... Read More
12/30/2014 - By: Rebecca ChristmanQuestions answered by: Lori Tonak Most of the time we think of farmers doing hard work out in the fields and not hunched over a desk. In December however, many farmers are spending long hours to get caught up on year-end bookwork. Just like any business f... Read More
12/22/2014 - by: Rebecca Christman We’re a few days away from Christmas and just like everyone else, farmers are preparing for the holiday. Gift shopping is done and travel plans have been made. But, Christmas for farmers is a little different than it is for the rest of us. Animals don’t ta... Read More
