13 Reasons South Dakotans Should Be Proud Of Our Farming Roots
Of all the many industries in South Dakota, agriculture is number one. Our state has a rich history of farming and ranching, and it’s ingrained deeply in our identity. We’re proud of our farming roots, and here are just a few reasons why.
There's nothing more inspiring than sunrise on the farm.
Every producer in South Dakota created enough food to feed 156 people every year.
That's a lot of steaks and burgers!
It takes a lot of hay and alfalfa to feed all those cattle.
To be exact, $2,642,976,000. No wonder we have an entire palace dedicated to corn!
Those silos fill up to the brim every harvest season.
Most of the sunflowers grown in South Dakota produce seeds used for sunflower oil and birdseed — they're not the kind of sunflower seeds that you eat.
With nearly 32,000 farms in the state, that's a lot of family-owned acreage.
Technology has changed throughout the years, and our previous generations have kept abreast of the newest techniques and equipment to keep our agricultural heritage alive and well.
Now that's a family reunion!
Climbing trees and swinging on rope swings is a much better way to spend your childhood than watching tv and playing video games.
Can you imagine if our farms and ranches were covered with concrete and shopping malls?
Does your family have a farming/ranching history? We’d love to hear your family stories — share them with us in the comments!
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