From growing up on a farm in Gregory, South Dakota to running a food-based business in Sioux Falls, Landi Schweigert has always had a connection to agriculture. But her recent visit to Heine Hybrid Corn Seed in Vermillion opened her eyes to just how far farming has come—and how much intention, innovation, and legacy live behind every seed.

For Todd Hanten and his family, Christmas is a beautiful blend of tradition and farm life. Whether through simple meals, laughter, or gag gifts, Christmas on the Hanten farm is a holiday story worth sharing.