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A Day on Tanner Hento's Farm with Kennedy Frick

On May 26th, I visited Tanner Hento's farm in Avon, South Dakota. Witnessing Tanner's dedication to sustainable agriculture and learning about his journey after a family tragedy was eye-opening. As America's Best Young Farmer 2024, Tanner's story highlighted the determination and hard work of South Dakota's farming community.

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A Day with Farmer Dave: Insights into Sustainable Farming

Recently, I spent time with farmer Dave Poppens in South Dakota, learning about the dedication and sustainable practices that define farming life. Dave’s commitment to soil health and multi-generational farming left a lasting impression, highlighting the deep-rooted connection to the land that sustains our communities. So much so that the Poppens family was named 2022 Farm Family of the Year by the Agribusiness Division of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.

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