We're still catching up from 2020 and everything that COVID cancelled. Thankfully, races that were not able to be run last year and returning in 2021. The tenth running of the Black Hills 100 (along with 50-mile, 50k, and 30k distances) finally took place on June 25 & 26, and I'm so glad I was … Continue reading Black Hills 100 – 50 mile distance
Why would you run 100 miles?
When I was a kid in junior high, I embarrassed myself at a regional track meet by falling over several hurdles. That clumsiness and a lack of patience for putting up with older guys at the gym led me to quit sports and go to work on my family's ranch every waking moment outside of … Continue reading Why would you run 100 miles?
Black Hills South Dakota Road Trip
"By forfeiting over 200 million vacation days that cannot be rolled over, American workers gave up about $62.2 billion in lost benefits" in 2017 according to Project: Time Off. It's statistics like this that have encouraged me to not be afraid of using some of my time off for last minute trips - like this … Continue reading Black Hills South Dakota Road Trip
Western Photography and Advocacy with South Dakota Cowgirl | Agriculture Proud Podcast 008
Jenn Zeller, South Dakota Have you met likely the most popular rancher on Instagram. Jenn Zeller is the guest for Episode 8 of the Agriculture Proud podcast. I always have fun catching up with Jenn, so I am excited to have her on the podcast to share a bit of her story and knowledge. Jenn … Continue reading Western Photography and Advocacy with South Dakota Cowgirl | Agriculture Proud Podcast 008
One Year After Atlas Blizzard Kills Thousands of Livestock
It's hard to believe it's been one year since the historic and devastating Atlas Blizzard struck the region surrounding western South Dakota. The unexpected, early season storm left in its wake more than $1.7 billion in damage, feet of snow and howling winds wiped out tens of thousands of livestock, and ranchers were left with … Continue reading One Year After Atlas Blizzard Kills Thousands of Livestock
Atlas Blizzard Costs South Dakota Ranchers and Area Economy $1.7 Billion
Note: The following a release from SDSU and update from this month's devastating Atlas Blizzard that had an economic impact of $1.7 billion on the area economy. Relief efforts for the affected ranchers continue to flow in while federal disaster aid has been limited and slow in response. Consider checking out the designated Ranchers Relief … Continue reading Atlas Blizzard Costs South Dakota Ranchers and Area Economy $1.7 Billion
Update: How to help ranchers affected by Atlas Blizzard
A few days ago, I wrote about the Atlas blizzard that struck South Dakota and surrounding states. That post has links to several news stories and perspectives from the agriculture community. (Be sure to check back, it's been updated with more links.) This disaster still hasn't received large national attention, though some media outlets have … Continue reading Update: How to help ranchers affected by Atlas Blizzard
South Dakota Blizzard Winter Storm Atlas leaves devastation for ranchers
There hasn't been much national media coverage of it, most likely due to coverage of the government shutdown, but Winter Storm Atlas took a huge toll on folks in western South Dakota earlier this month. With reports of up to 58" of snow and almost hurricane-force winds, South Dakotans were struck hard with an early-season … Continue reading South Dakota Blizzard Winter Storm Atlas leaves devastation for ranchers
North Dakota Agriculture from a Born and Raised California Girl
Bandita Jenny Dewey is a country girl at heart. Born and raised in Northern California and growing up in her parent's butcher shop and deli, agriculture has always been a part of her life. She recently followed her heart to North Dakota where she is now engaged to a Sunflower farmer and … Continue reading North Dakota Agriculture from a Born and Raised California Girl