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When Farming Goes Digital with Karla Santi, Walt Bones and Hungry For Truth
Having open and transparent conversations about food and farming with South Dakotans and the farmers who grow it is what…
SDSU Trains Students From Dairy Farm to Ice Cream Scoop
Whether their future careers consist of caring for cows or developing the next delicious food product, the Dairy and Food…
A Day in the Life of Calving on a South Dakota Ranch
Spring isn’t just time for planting in South Dakota. On many farms and ranches, the warmer weather and extra hours…
Talking Pig Barns and Buying Local with The Rommereims and Hungry For Truth
Sitting down to open up conversation about food and farming with South Dakotans and the farmers who grow it is…
Chatting Sustainability and The Cycle of Seed to Harvest
It’s always a pleasure to sit down and open up a conversation about food and farming with South Dakotans and…
Keeping Cows Comfy Through Cooler Temps
The crops may be harvested and the equipment put away, but there’s still plenty to do on South Dakota farms…
Chatting Sustainability and Food Safety with The Greenways and Hungry For Truth
It’s always a pleasure to sit down and open up a conversation about food and farming with South Dakotans and…
Our Top Five Stories From 2018
Cheers to another great year of farm visits, conversations and digging into the truth behind how food is grown and…
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling on the Farm
Peggy and Brad Greenway take pride in finding new ways to grow safe and healthy food for families. Every day…
The Scoop on South Dakota’s First Presidential Turkey
This Thanksgiving is extra special for South Dakotans. For the first time in history, two South Dakota turkeys will ride…
Sustainability is a Growing Trend on South Dakota Family Farms
Sustainability is a trending topic among South Dakota farmers and families. Farmers want to take care of the soil and…
Taking Egg-cellent Care of Chickens and the Environment
Eggs are a staple ingredient in so many of our favorite dishes, from protein-packed breakfasts to comforting chocolate chip cookies.…
Top Similarities Between Organic and Conventional Farming
There are a lot of choices when it comes to food in South Dakota grocery stores and farmers markets. “Low…
Fall in Love With South Dakota Farm Animals
Many South Dakota farmers would say their favorite part of farming is working with their animals. Local farm animals are…
Cow Care and Cover Crops Build Sustainable Future for Rapid City Ranch
Shawn and Kristy Freeland are one of the many ranch families in South Dakota who make animal care and sustainability…
Five Uses for South Dakota Soybeans
Soybeans may not be a regular part of the dinner menu, but that doesn’t mean we don’t use them every…
Dane’s Crop Report: Harvest 2017
It’s harvest time in South Dakota, and our favorite pint-sized crop reporter is back to give us the scoop on…
Cover Crops Boost Sustainability on the Johnson Family Farm
Jamie Johnson doesn’t like to use the word sustainable to describe her family farm because taking care of the soil…