From the start, Owen and Shannon Fagerhaug's passion for rodeo played a role in their major life decisions.
Lake Area Technical College (LATC) received a $5,000 grant from Corteva Agriscience to support the integration of CPR certification into its agriculture safety curriculum, building life-saving skills among students preparing for careers in agriculture.
- Katelyn Winberg
On the Mockler family farm near Centerville, spring planting is a full-family effort.
- Katelyn Winberg
Terry Rieckman began his teaching career in the fall of 1983 in the Chester Area School District as a student teacher. My mother, then known as Jolene Hohwieler, was a junior in high school at Chester that year. Little did either of them know that three decades later, Mr. Rieckman would teac…
- Katelyn Winberg
For 42 years, Terry Rieckman has taught agriculture students at the McCook Central High School in Salem, South Dakota, building one of the most successful FFA programs in the state along the way.
- Katelyn Winberg
For Harrisburg FFA member Katelyn Clow, understanding the future of agriculture starts with looking at the past.
“Being able to work for a real company, work for a family friend, and solve real-world problems that save them time, is a huge thing for me.”
- By Darcy Maulsby for Tri-State Neighbor
“To be successful, kids need five stable adults in their life. I can be one of these five.”
- Katelyn Winberg
Students from Mitchell Technical College brought their agricultural research to a national stage, presenting findings from on-farm trials during Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas in February.
- Janelle Atyeo
One young Minnesota dairyman is turning his passion for farming and community into a business that both honors the past and provides a future for his family farm at a time when small dairies are disappearing.
- Katelyn Winberg
When agriculture teacher Alysha Kientopf talks about the success of the Garretson, South Dakota FFA chapter, she rarely uses the words “I” or “me.” Instead, she uses phrases like we, our program, and most often, the community.
- Katelyn Winberg
On social media, the newest vintage “grail” isn’t a 1980s band tee or a pair of Levi’s. It’s a blue corduroy jacket embroidered with a gold emblem and the name of a high school on the back: the FFA jacket.
- By Lura Roti for South Dakota farmers Union
Each year hundreds of South Dakota students learn about agriculture and are inspired to lead and serve by the efforts of their agriculture education teachers and FFA advisors.
- Janelle Atyeo
Caden Adrian can talk to anyone, and he does.
- Sydney Peterson Iowa State University
Iowa 4-H youth recently showcased their passion, leadership and exceptional equine knowledge on the national stage during the 2025 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup. Representing Boone, Story and Tama counties, Iowa youth competed in both horse judging and hippology.
- By Shelby Greiman for Tri-State Neighbor
From a handful of commercial Angus cows to a respected multi-generational seedstock operation, the story of Styles Angus is a story built on the belief that good cattle and good people are shaped over time through consistency and dedication.
- Katelyn Winberg
Adams, Minnesota, teenager Olivia Vorpagel has already built a resume that stretches from local county fairs to the national FFA stage.
- Katelyn Winberg
“It was always my plan to come back and farm. Those programs helped me get started.” - Cole Sonne, southeast South Dakota cattle producer behind the Sonne Farms YouTube channel.
Under Amy Mastin’s leadership, students have learned the beef industry from the ground up.
Another national sheep show is coming to the SHED at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds next summer.
- Kristen Sindelar
FarmBeats for Students is using smart sensors, data science and artificial intelligence to teach precision agriculture in classrooms.
- By Ava Kerner of Burke, S.D.
"Each season has brought something different, and looking back, it’s clear this year was shaped by changing weather, steady progress and plenty of long days."
Garretson ag teacher and FFA advisor Alysha Kientopf is heading to Nashville soon where she will see if she's the national winner of the Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher of the Year Award. Good luck, Alysha!
The South Dakota State Fair will host the National Rambouillet Sheep Show and Sale June 16–20, 2026, at The SHED in Huron.
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