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

Weber Open House

6/22/2015 - Raising cattle is a big part of Agriculture in South Dakota. Over 15,000 farms and ranches raise cattle each year, more than any other type of livestock. It’s no surprise then, that across the state there are many farms raising cattle to go to market.   At my farm, and many others, catt... 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

It's almost here... Breakfast on the Farm!

6/8/2015 - It’s become an annual tradition here at South Dakota Farm Families, Breakfast on the Farm! Each June the Ode Family opens their farm for all kinds of family friendly fun.   Breakfast on the farm is happening this Saturday, June 13 from 9am – 12pm. The whole family is invite for a ... 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