The Best Job in South Dakota
Rebecca Blue and Chris Church host The Best Job in South Dakota where they explore the important role that women play in agriculture. With a touch of awe and envy, the hosts converse with women who have either 1) found their way to the best job; or 2) performed the best job in their chosen endeavor. Often both! These individuals are making a difference in their communities through agriculture and related fields and demonstrating the important role that women play.
Episodes
39 episodes
S4#1 - Get The Abacus Out
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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30:05
Season 4 Trailer
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.
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Season 4
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8:33
S3Ep10 - Season 3 Wrap Up
Lights! Camera! Action! Season Three conversations magically transported us to the Silver Screen. Each of our A-List guests evoked memories of a classic movie. How many have you seen? Time to check out any t...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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12:30
S3#9 - Where Friends and Family Meet
“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who is the fairest one of all?” Our mirror says it is Peggy Besch, State Fair Division Director at the SD Dept. of Ag and Natural Resources. It’s fair to say that Peggy and her team deserve the Blu...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:10
S3#8 - Better Call Kiera
“I wanted to be an attorney for farmers and ranchers.” So, she made it happen. Kiera Leddy, founder of her law firm, Leut Services, P.C. handles legal issues for the SD ag community. Whether seeking a permissible waiver ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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30:54
S3#7 - Multiple EINs
Peonies and dahlias and snapdragons, oh my!Katie Jones and Audra Scheel are friends, neighbors, and owners/operators of a blossoming business. A subscription from their budding endeavor, Ranchy Stems, will supply colorful, fragrant, c...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:45
S3#6 - Pete the Paint
“I want to write about ag.” The proverbial lightbulb flipped on for Melisa Goss in a thatched hut in Cambodia. As Assistant Editor at the Tri-State Neighbor, her articles instantly tweak your curiosity then unfold in stories capturi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:22
S3#5 - Toxicodendron Radicans
Native seeds and plants are instrumental in Charlotte Keoke-Almanza’s and daughter Erica Fischer’s outreach efforts to preserve Dakota culture and promote food sovereignty. Charlotte is a community educator and head of Hohpithokecawin Gar...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:00
S3#4 - What’s in a Name?
Where’s the beef? Head to the Farmers Market at Aberdeen’s Malchow Plaza. Kelly Brandlee, co-owner and operator of Back Forty Beef has your favorite cuts. Take home a rib eye for the grill and some burger for her easy oven-bak...
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33:48
S3#3 - At The Moovies
We are juiced to welcome Robin Salverson from Lemmon, SD. Robin’s livestock breeding and development knowledge is extensive! With her engaging personality, she’s a perfect fit delivering services as an SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:42
S3#2 - Steve’s Shear Relief
Sisters Elizabeth Davelaar and Erin Van Nieuwenhuyzen are a knitted pair. They own and operate Maker's Way Fiber Mill. Stitching their talents, they produce wool yarn to dye for, naturally. With Mom weaving on the peg loom, it...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:36
S3#1 - The Guardian Steer
Hot dog! Sadie Frey’s passion is electric. You might say we couldn’t ‘resist-her.’ In her ‘current’ position, Sadie is an ace Communication Specialist for Agtegra Cooperative. Fair warning, she will reawaken science experiment memories. Plus, f...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:36
Season 3 Trailer
Back from break, but did we have fun? The answer lies within this season’s preview that reaches new heights and may eclipse your expectations. We hope you enjoy eason-Say ee-Thray!
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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5:54
S2#10 - Season Two Wrap Up
Our guest meteorologist aced her Christmas forecast. Now, our Nation’s foremost weather prognosticator forecasts an early spring. Whether you’re planting 5 sq. ft. or 500 acres, it’s seed selection time for your 2024 crop. Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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8:08
S2#9 - A Cow Named Snoop
“My pickup is my office.” Amy Pravecek's position at global animal health company Zoetis comes with a front row seat of the stunning ranchland topography of South Dakota and Wyoming. On the job, you’ll find her chute side with ranch...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:35
S2#8 - The Notorious Bay Horse
Q: When is a loaner a keeper?A: When she’s Justine Rivard, Senior Ag Lender at the Black Hills Federal Credit Union. Bank on it. Her expertise, compassion, and grit shine through in our conversation. Saddle up and le...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:52
S2#7 - Ho, Ho, Ho
Happy New Year! Resolve to start garden planning with sage advice from SDSU horticulturalist Dr. Kristine Lang. Borage? Add that to the plan. If you’re not ready to put the holidays behind, she’s an extension specialist...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:51
S2#6 - Since the Neolithic Age
When it comes to dairy scientists, SDSU Associate Professor Dr. Maneesha Mohan is the cream of the crop. Take her course and you’ll exercise better judgment…of dairy products. Learn a technique used in dairy and soil judging....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:26
S2#5 - A Wales Tale
Gwen McCausland’s cemetery walks with her history teacher grandmother were inspirational. Now, as Director of the SD Agricultural Heritage Museum, Gwen inspires visitors with a passion for the diverse history, culture, and science of agri...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:17
S2#4 - A Plethora of Peppers
Michelle Grosek and her husband are organic farmers and owners/operators of the community-oriented Bear Butte Gardens. She’ll have you seeing red – red tomatoes, red potatoes, red kuri squash, and Bourbon Red turkeys! If red isn’t your co...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:51
S2#3 - Tulips, Peonies, and Zinnias
Connie Johnson has a Purple Heart and a heart of gold. As Coordinator for Veterans Affairs Resources at SDSU and purposeful flower farmer of Freedom Acres SD, she is a guardian angel to veterans and their families. Deservedly, she h...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:37
S2#2 - Thundersnow!
Launching weather balloons sure is fun. Ask NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr. Her forecasts help keep us safe. They’re vital to farmers, firefighters, and trick-or-treaters. Good news for the latter thanks to El Niñ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:30
S2#1 - Down Evans Lane
Top quality produce and nursery needs? See Nicole Krautschun. Pure fun? Visit her Spearfish Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Pick from 40 pumpkin varieties, get lost in the stalks, frolic in 12 tons of corn, and spiral down a windmill. A-MA...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:39