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Explore articles written to answer common questions about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, food safety, and life on the farm. Our blog shares research-backed information and real stories from South Dakota farmers to help you better understand where your food comes from.
A Farmer's Harvest Checklist: Preparing for One of the Busiest Times of the Year
Harvest season is one of the busiest and most demanding times of the year for farmers. From servicing equipment and monitoring crop maturity to prepping grain bins and planning for extra labor, careful preparation makes all the difference. This checklist walks through the key steps farmers take to get ready before the combines hit the field.
Brooke Hendrickx Bridges Agribusiness and Family Farming on a Visit to Walt Bones' Operation
Brooke Hendrickx explores the legacy of Walt Bones' 4th-generation family farm, highlighting how agribusiness and technology shape their operations, from corn harvest to dairy innovations. Learn about sustainable practices, history, and their commitment to future generations.
McKensie Sedlacek’s Journey into Agriculture Through a Day in the Life with Tim Ostrem
Join Ambassador McKensie Sedlacek as she visits Tim Haines' farm near Centerville, SD to learn about harvesting, farming technology, and Tim's passion for agriculture, gaining insights that McKensie will apply in her future as a farm wife.
