A quiet resilience

Stratford, S.D., man overcomes tragedy to become fifth-generation farmer

Melisa Goss
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024

CW Stange (9).JPG — Carson and Brooke Stange farm near Stratford, S.D. The couple has a 4-year-old daughter, Lainey.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Melisa Goss

Carson Stange is a quiet man.

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CW Stange (34).JPG — Carson Stange plays with his dog, Fossie.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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CW Stange (17).JPG — Carson Stange’s dad owned this semi, but it was sold to a neighbor after he passed away. Carson was able to buy it back from the neighbor a few years ago and now uses it during harvest.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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CW Stange (14).JPG — Cattle laze in a pen on an April afternoon at Carson Stange’s farm.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.