Caden and Jori Smiley ranch near Redowl, in western South Dakota’s Meade County, carrying on a lifelong connection to agriculture.
Caden and Jori Smiley
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Beyond tradition: West River couple finds opportunities to improve land with regenerative ranching
"The Smileys understand the importance of soil health and what it does not only for the ground they run on, but also the product they produce,” soil conservationist Cody Skogen said.
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