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Aaron Johnson:Organic Farming
Above: Aaron Johnson holds a handful of corn at his farm in Madison, South Dakota, Johnson Organic Farm. Aaron Johnson is an organic producer south of Madison, South Dakota in Orland Township. He’s been farming since 2009 and is a third generation farmer. He farms on land that has been in the family since…
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Kristi Mogen:Fighting CAFOs
Above: Kristi Mogen at home in Revillo, South Dakota. Kristi Mogen and her family left Wyoming after an oil field near their home threatened their health. “In 2012, an oil field moved into Wyoming…into our neighborhood. The first wells were about two miles from our house. We had this beautiful house, had mountain views,…
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Ian Caselli: Sioux Falls Producer
Above: Market gardener Ian Caselli at his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Depending on the time of the year, Ian Caselli has two very different jobs. From September through May, Ian works as a Community Facilitator for the Sioux Falls School District. During the growing season, Ian is what he calls “a market…
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Native American Natural Foods:A Company with a Mission
Above: Karlene Hunter stands outside of her office in Kyle, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Residents of Pine Ridge Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota have to drive 85 miles to find healthy food. Their closest option to fresh fruits and vegetables is located in Rapid City. The reservation is a food desert,…