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A surge of electricity short-circuited Holly Heber’s Plan A. That jolt set her on a path to co-owning and operating M&H Land and Cattle, the best job in SD…well, certainly until Labor Day. Her ‘what-if’ conservation practices have put idle land back into sustainable and profitable use. Holly shares the value of networking, particularly with an open mind to new ideas. Good episode to listen to while you’re drive-in'.

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Rebecca’s summer break was Fair, while Chris found himself in Heaven. So, what’s in store for Season 4? Warning - this preview might ‘soil’ the surprise. Thank you 4 listening.

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Lights! Camera! Action! Season Three conversations magically transported us to the Silver Screen. Each of our A-List guests evoked memories of a classic movie. How many have you seen? Time to check out any two thumbs up cinema gems and podcast episodes you missed. We promise they are all ‘reel’ good.

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“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who is the fairest one of all?” Our mirror says it is Peggy Besch, State Fair Division Director at the SD Dept. of Ag and Natural Resources. It’s fair to say that Peggy and her team deserve the Blue Ribbon for State Fair Production for spectacularly carrying on the celebration of South Dakota agriculture dating to 1885. What’s your favorite? Livestock barns or ag machinery display? Corn dog or chislic? Tilt-A-Whirl or The Zipper? It’s not fair to choose.

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“I wanted to be an attorney for farmers and ranchers.” So, she made it happen. Kiera Leddy, founder of her law firm, Leut Services, P.C. handles legal issues for the SD ag community. Whether seeking a permissible waiver or facing a legal tsunami, Kiera’s practice will dive right in for you. Sage advice from Kiera includes the secret weapon in building a relationship…marshmallows. This episode will Tickle you.

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Peonies and dahlias and snapdragons, oh my!
Katie Jones and Audra Scheel are friends, neighbors, and owners/operators of a blossoming business. A subscription from their budding endeavor, Ranchy Stems, will supply colorful, fragrant, cut flowers throughout the season. A dash of Pepper tops off an episode that is a feast for your senses.

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“I want to write about ag.” The proverbial lightbulb flipped on for Melisa Goss in a thatched hut in Cambodia. As Assistant Editor at the Tri-State Neighbor, her articles instantly tweak your curiosity then unfold in stories capturing the achievements, challenges, and character of South Dakotans in the ag world. Melisa first captivated audiences as a memorable barrel racer and subsequently when profiled in a Finnish youth and culture magazine. Give a listen. The conclusion is very good…I mean fantastic!

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Native seeds and plants are instrumental in Charlotte Keoke-Almanza’s and daughter Erica Fischer’s outreach efforts to preserve Dakota culture and promote food sovereignty. Charlotte is a community educator and head of Hohpithokecawin Gardens. Erica is an Outreach Coordinator at Sisseton Wahpeton College. Their ancestral inspiration traces to a Strange Nest Woman. They may inspire you to explore the soothing qualities of bitterroot, grow kaleidoscope carrots, tap a maple tree, or rescue a piglet.