Closing the gap

Bonesteel teen seeks to educate others about agriculture

Melisa Goss
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

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Harley, Avery Zeisler’s Charolais-cross heifer, is just like a big puppy, Zeisler said.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

The Zeislers raise cattle near Bonesteel, S.D.

Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Melisa Goss

If there’s one thing that Avery Zeisler is passionate about, it’s educating others about the vital impact of agriculture.

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Avery Zeisler (7).JPG — Avery Zeisler opens the gate to the cattle yard at her family's farm.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Avery (24).JPG — Avery Zeisler waters her horse, Rita. She has two other horses as well, Trigger and Keystone.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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Avery Zeisler (55).JPG — Cattle are fed at the Zeisler operation in southern South Dakota.
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.