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In this dynamite episode, learn about the sweets, the eats and other treats at Sweet Grass from owner Heather Larson. Her impressive ag knowledge ensures she’ll steer you right in choosing entrees (go with the flat iron) and desserts (go with the almond-frosted, strawberry-filled white cake). With Valentines Day coming, Heather may have you hoping for flours, not flowers. Your appetite and your heart will be sated at Sweet Grass. Listen, but not while driving. We close with Tequila.

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Once aspiring to optometry, Vicki McComsey, FSA’s Brown County Executive Director, didn't see the career she was meant for. Seems like it was in her DNA. Now, blue skies or blizzard, she provides award-winning service to South Dakota farmers and ranchers. While not a sports podcast, Vicki picks a Super Bowl winner. Bet on it.

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Wow. What an educational episode with Cassie Auxt, a biologist with Ducks Unlimited! A new version of the 3 Rs and the story of the birds and the beef. Learn how producers are enhancing SD grasslands that benefit waterfowl and cattle with support from Ducks Unlimited and NRCS. Like the ducks and geese, Cassie migrated to South Dakota. Fortunately, she doesn’t fly away in the winter. We close with our shortest horse story ever.

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“Never a dull moment” on Jamie Johnson and family’s cattle and grain farm. Last summer all hail broke loose. Undaunted, effective sustainability and stewardship practices provided a measure of resilience to weather the storms. Great insight on conservation for beginners and those ready to explore an alphabet soup of USDA programs. Come harvest time in the wheat fields, well, that’s the best. Except maybe when Elvira moo-nwalked to victory.

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Grab your partner, do-si-do. Partnerships are a hallmark of Angela Ehlers' endeavors. She’s the Executive Director for the SD Association of Conservation Districts. Partnerships date back to her first dam project to today’s collaboration with USDA’s NRCS and the Jones County Conservation District to connect, engage and educate women in agriculture conservation through the Women’s Ag Network project (www.WomensAgNetwork.org). Presho Mayor Ehlers can also direct you to the best place to go dancing… if you’re a prairie chicken.

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Connect with Fanny Brewer, Great Plains Technical Assistance Specialist for the Intertribal Ag Council, for info on accessing a USDA program that “frees you up to dream a little bit.” Benefit from her prudent advice as Fanny reminds us that farming and ranching is a business and “you better function as a business.” Ag can be hard, but “look at all the memories,” e.g. faithful Curtis and the comfort he provided. Bonus tips on growing Wealthy from SDSU Extension.

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A surge of electricity short-circuited Holly Heber’s Plan A. That jolt set her on a path to co-owning and operating M&H Land and Cattle, the best job in SD…well, certainly until Labor Day. Her ‘what-if’ conservation practices have put idle land back into sustainable and profitable use. Holly shares the value of networking, particularly with an open mind to new ideas. Good episode to listen to while you’re drive-in'.

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Rebecca’s summer break was Fair, while Chris found himself in Heaven. So, what’s in store for Season 4? Warning - this preview might ‘soil’ the surprise. Thank you 4 listening.