Finding a way to farm: After 40 years in other industries, farmer finds his way back home

Janelle Atyeo
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020 Updated May 7, 2020

Jerry Mork planter — Jerry Mork stands by his planter in the shed of his Pierpont, S.D., farm. Mork will serve as Tri-State Neighbor Crop Watcher for northeastern South Dakota.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Jerry Mork came to farming after moving around the U.S. and overseas for careers in the oil industry and the medical field.

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Jerry Mork and Sasha — Jerry Mork and his dog Sasha stand by a newly built grain bin on his Day County farm. Mork said last season was difficult with wet weather and prevented planting acres.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.