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AAF Jim Petrik - January

1/11/2016 - Video 4 January on the Farm   Teacher Resource: http://blog.ohiopork.org/pig-grow-fast-naturally/#.VQCNUlYwhZg Core Standard & Question: 4.OA.3 Solve multi-step word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which ... Read More

AAF Bruce Burkhart - January

1/11/2016 - Video 4 – January Manure   Core Content Standard & Question 4.OA.2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative compa... Read More

AAF Pete Bakken - January

1/11/2016 - Video 4 – January Manure Management   Discussion: Why is manure good for the soil? How is this a type of recycling? What things can you recycle? List of things that can be recycled: http://earth911.com/recycling/     Teacher Resource: Teacher resource about man... Read More

Featured Farmer: Heidi Selken Receives 2015 AgVocate Award

1/8/2016 - Making sure that 1,700 dairy cows are healthy, fed and well-cared-for is a big job.  As herd manager for Boadwine Dairy in Baltic, South Dakota, Heidi Selken takes on that responsibility every day.   Over the past several years, Heidi has also taken on another role:  advocating for ... Read More

Looking ahead

1/5/2016 - The first few days of 2016 have been a whirlwind, and we're looking forward to the rest of the year. For South Dakota Farm Families, the new year brings promise and opportunity. It might seem like a long way off, but we are already starting to plan for our spring and summer activities.   This... Read More

Top 10 Moments of 2015

12/28/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman It’s hard to believe that 2015 is already at an end. South Dakota Farm Families has now officially completed their 11th year in existence and it was a whirlwind! Below you’ll find my top 10 favorite moments of 2015. 1. Working with amazing volunteers. N... Read More

Thank you to ALL 2015 AgVocates

12/22/2015 -   Thank you to ALL of our 2015 AgVocates! Our volunteers, partners, and industry contributions are what made this year a success. Below you'll find a list of those that contributed to Ag United / South Dakota Farm Families this year. We couldn't do it without you.    Farmers Serv... Read More

Christmas & Cows

12/21/2015 - By: Rebecca Christman Christmas is finally here! In my house, presents are bought and wrapped (for the most part), and travel plans are made. Even though I live in the city, like every other year I’ll be spending Christmas out on the farm. Christmas morning on the farm is quiet and peaceful... Read More

Guest Blog: Calli Pritchard

12/16/2015 - Hello, My name is Calli Pritchard and I am a Farmer's Daughter.  I grew up on my family's cow calf operation near Aurora, SD. Being an only child I was able to be hands on with every aspect of our operation, including herd health management and improving our genetic program. ... Read More

Press Release - Ag United Annual Luncheon

12/14/2015 - CENTER FOR FOOD INTEGRITY SPEAKER WILL FOCUS ON BUILDING TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN TODAY’S FOOD SYSTEM FROM FARM TO TABLE   Ag United Annual Luncheon Will Announce AgVocate of the Year and Recognize South Dakota’s Farm and Ranch Families   SIOUX FALLS, SD – Agricultur... Read More