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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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 s…
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…
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.…
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 endeavo…
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 tw…
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 i…
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…
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 deliver…
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, natu…
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 warn…
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!
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 holiday…
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…
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…
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 …
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 t…
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-trea…