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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…
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…
Diversity Drives Sustainability on Hansen Family Farm
For South Dakota soybean farmers, sustainability means doing the right thing for the environment and continuously improving the land for…
Getting an Early Start on Crop Protection With the Pazour Family Farm
Bradee Pazour has always been passionate about farming. She grew up on a family farm just outside Chamberlain and married…
Don’t Fear Eating Your Fruits and Veggies
You have probably heard it said, “Eat more fruits and vegetables.” Health experts agree increasing plant-based foods in your diet…
Meet a Young Farm Family Using Technology for Crop Protection
Ram Farrell grew up around the world. His dad’s military career took the family everywhere from Hawaii to Panama to…
Five Surprising Things Grown and Raised in South Dakota
When you imagine a South Dakota farm, you probably think of soybeans, corn and wheat. While row crops comprise most…
How One Entrepreneur Grows Crops and Sets Trends From the Farm
Thirteen years ago, Rebekah Scott was a young farm wife struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to give…
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.…