If the old adage that “as goes the farmer, so goes the farm town” holds true, making ag work is important to everyone in our rural culture. Read More »
Blog Archives
California drought could give lift to Dakota agriculture
Some drought-weary Californians are seeking greener pastures—and at least a few are looking toward the Dakotas. Read More »
Dakotafire Cafe: Reimagining Main Street
Almost all 22 Arlington residents in attendance at the Dakotafire Café held there to discuss visions of a “wildly successful Main Street” May 27 thought a coffee shop would be successful on the city’s Main Street, even though coffee can be purchased at a variety of other local businesses and eateries. Read More »
‘Feeding the world,’ but feeding it what and for how long?
During the last several years, I have engaged in a series of interviews and on-site farm visits with members of the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition. Read More »
Soil gets recognition this year
Some world leaders have set aside 2015 to make sure we aren’t treating our soil like, well, dirt. Read More »
Column: Why so much regulation? Because we don’t trust each other.
When regulation comes up in conversation, the tone is often negative—a critique of government creating complication and expense where not too many years ago society apparently thought nothing of the sort was needed. Read More »
What’s possible: Dakotas’ Farm to School efforts still in early stage
The Farm to School initiative seems like a natural fit for the Dakotas, where both agriculture and the states’ youths are valued, but officials with the program say there is some room to, umm, grow. Read More »
What’s possible: Venture brings local food lovers around farmyard table
Thanks to one local foods project, the consumer and the grower are literally seated at the same table. Read More »
What’s possible: Adding value can multiply benefits for agriculture, rural communities
When “value” is added to local crops, the value is added to more than just agriculture. Read More »
What’s possible: Young Guns hit the mark for involvement in DeSmet
Sometimes, all it takes to get something done in a community is a few Young Guns. Read More »