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From Soy to Bacon! Pigs Powered by Soybeans
Americans love bacon and it’s easy to tell why. From a crispy breakfast side dish to a salty addition to…
Animal Husbandry: Livestock Health and Care
Got a casserole to bake? Or maybe you’re in charge of bringing the meat for your next barbeque. Whatever the…
What’s Produced Across the State?
It’s no secret that agriculture is a big deal in the state of South Dakota. In fact, agriculture is the…
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…
Why Do Farmers Use GMOs?
Have you ever wondered why many farmers use GMOs? Researching the question online might lead you to believe that they…
Harvest Season with Jeff Thompson
As summer creeps to an end, our farmers get ready for one of the busiest times of the year —…
What Family Means On Scott Family Farms
You can’t talk about farming without talking about farm families. After all, 97% of farms in the U.S. are family…
Q&A: How Farmers Work From Home
With more of the workforce doing their jobs remotely than ever before, Hungry for Truth talked to several South Dakota…
Family or Factory? A Look At a Large Local Farm
When John T. Bones left Pennsylvania in 1879 and homesteaded land northeast of Parker, it’s unlikely he knew the first…
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…
The Sustainability Story of a Five-Generation Farm
Since 1896, David Struck’s family has been farming and caring for their land in Wolsey, South Dakota. Today, three generations…
The Five Questions Farmers Ask Before Applying Pesticides
Farmers are driven to grow safe and healthy food while protecting the land. That’s why many use pesticides, along with…
Farm-to-Fork Dinner Unites Rural + Urban South Dakotans in Conversations Around the Table
Hungry for Truth held its third annual Farm-to-Fork Dinner in June, bringing to life its mission of uniting farmers and…
Five Ways EPA Pesticide Reviews Help Keep Your Family’s Food Safe
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the agency responsible for evaluating the safety of all new and existing pesticides…
Keeping It Sweet and Sustainable With a Local Beekeeper
There’s nothing sweeter than when farmers and beekeepers work together. Just ask Tim Olsen. Tim grew up on a farm…
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…
How One Young Farmer Preserves the Land for the Next Generation
For Kevin Deinert, farming is all about family. The 30-year-old farmer grows 2,500 acres of soybeans, corn and alfalfa, and…