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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…
How American Dairy Farming Fulfilled an Irish Dream
Rodney Elliott started his first dairy farm in Ireland with 20 cows and a big dream. Over time, he added…
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…
ROAD TRIP! Five Travel Tips for a Successful Summer Adventure
Admit it: There’s something thrilling about hitting the open road and embracing the adventure that comes along with a summer…
What Do Chickens Eat?
With a name like “laying hen,” you might think the chickens at Dakota Layers near Flandreau, South Dakota, are just…
Obsessed with Dimock Dairy Cheese? Get the Scoop On How It’s Made
June may be dairy month, but if you’re anything like us, cheese is a year-round obsession. In South Dakota, Dimock…
The Rise of the Small-Scale Millennial Farmer
In greater Yankton, South Dakota, a new era of farmer is making headway in the agricultural industry. Young millennial farmers,…
Dane’s Crop Report: Planting Season
It’s almost time for South Dakota farmers to get out in the fields and begin the 2017 growing season. There’s…
A Look at High Tech Animal Care
Cattle have been part of Reiner Farms since the family homesteaded land near Tripp, South Dakota, in the 1880s. According…
This Local Farmer and Mom is an On-Screen Star
You may have recently seen soccer moms discussing GMO foods on your TV screen as part of Hungry for Truth’s…
Cooking and Family are at the Center of this South Dakota Farm
Todd Hanten would put his wife, Monica’s, cooking up against anyone’s in a contest. She’s been honing her skills on…
Career Profile: Meet Amanda, Livestock Specialist
Amanda Eben is a livestock specialist who works with farmers every day to ensure the health of their animals. Amanda…
Agriculture: A Lifelong Passion for Local Advocate
Having grown up on a family farm outside Sioux Falls, Amanda Eben has always loved sharing her experiences with agriculture.…
How do farmers properly care for their animals?
“On our farm, animal care is the top priority,” says Peggy Greenway, farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota. She and her…
Do I need to worry about antibiotics and hormones in my food?
When it comes to antibiotics, hormones and food, we hear a lot of questions. Are they safe? Why do farmers…
What were the biggest food and farming questions of 2015?
Hungry for Truth is celebrating its first birthday! It’s been one year full of food, farming and fun conversations that…
What I’m Up to This Winter (Part Two)
Harvest is complete. The weather is getting colder, and there’s snow on the ground. Although farmers aren’t out in the…
What I’m Up to This Winter (Part One)
Harvest is complete. The weather is getting colder, and there’s snow on the ground. Although farmers aren’t out in the…