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8/4/2016 - #7 May AAF Core Standard & Question: 4.SI.2.1 Distinguish advantages and disadvantages of technology on society. Discussion: Adam uses technology to plant his corn. What did he use? How can technology be useful in your life? ... Read More
8/3/2016 - It is crazy to think that this is the last week of my internship with Ag United for South Dakota. In my two summers as an intern for the organization, I have been provided with opportunities to try new things, meet many great people and learn so much about the Ag industry. Below is a rec... Read More
8/1/2016 - July kept us busy with open houses, evening tours and family fest. Although these events went very smoothly, it couldn’t have been done without the help of our AgVocates! A big ‘thank you,’ to anyone who assisted in any of our events this past month! Boad... Read More
7/25/2016 - In less than a month, I will be headed back to SDSU where I will be entering my junior year. While at SDSU, I am pursuing a double major in agricultural business and animal science. Often times when I tell others what I am studying, I am asked what I plan to do when I'm done. The answe... Read More
7/19/2016 - Your last chance to visit a local dairy is coming up quickly. On Saturday, July 23, we will be hosting an open house at Drumgoon Dairy, 17 miles south of Watertown. Visitors will be able to tour the dairy, and eat a free grilled cheese sandwich, and visit with the Elliot family, the owners of the fa... Read More
7/13/2016 - Western South Dakota survey reveals insight By Bridger Gordon, Sturgis, SD With the recent discussions by the U.S. Senate on a federal bill that would require labeling of foods made with genetically engineered ingredients, the topic of GMO labeling of foods is once again in the media. If ... Read More
7/8/2016 - Making changes to a family business requires planning and communication, especially when it involves bringing in a new generation. Chad and Rachael Weeldreyer were married in December 2014 and work together with Chad’s parents, Ron and Sue Weeldreyer, on the farm where he was raised. Th... Read More
7/1/2016 - Do you love sending and recieving snaps? Do find yourself scrolling through snap stories on a daily basis? Add us on snapchat using the code below, or add us by searching "sdfarmfamilies"! ... Read More
6/29/2016 - The month of June has flown by! We have been keeping busy celebrating June Dairy Month by hosting three open houses and one evening tour. These events have helped us reach approximately 2,100 people with the dairy story! A big thank you to all of our June Agvocates for making these eve... Read More
6/27/2016 - While listening to the news or scrolling through social media, I often hear stories or see posts about the “bad things” that are happening in the Ag industry. Growing up on a farm, I know that these things that are supposedly bad are nothing like what is being portrayed in the medi... Read More
