Larry Reinhold

March 25, 2014

AG WEEK - A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE

Larry Reinhold

March 25, 2014

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE DURING AG WEEK 2014

Agriculture is generations deep on the Lonetree Ranch. This is Emanuel Reinhold's bother, Harry. Harry would be my Dad's (Tige) uncle. This tractor and plow turned over some buffalo sod in the 20's. National Ag Day celebrates progress, while appreciating the work of those before us.

Agriculture in the North country is neighboring... helping one another. A sense of community beyond barb wire and beyond borders

On this National Ag Day... speaking personally, I am thankful for those family members that enjoy being stewards of God's Creation. Thanks Robin

National Agriculture Day celebrates the future of the industry as well. And we are excited because there are some phenomenal young people seeking a future in Ag

National Agriculture Day recognizes the people that have poured their sweat into the soil. Our neighbor Kenny McNenny has ranched on the Belle Fourche river for a lifetime. He has also served the community in the South Dakota Legislature. Agriculture is made up of people. It is a science and an art, but for most it is a calling.

On this National Agriculture Day... realize the blessings that God has bestowed upon this land of ours. Cattle on the Lonetree Ranch is just one example of utilizing the varied resources go the vast landscape of America.

These are photos from one of our favorite fairs. The Butte/Lawrence County fair is nestled in the big cottonwoods along the Belle Fourche River at Nisland, SD. American Agriculture has deep roots that proves to be the foundation of what it is today.

The livestock industry is huge in South Dakota. On this National Ag Day, I thought I would share a photo that Robin took when we working yearlings at our neighbors ranch. The Kammerers is one of the old time families that have been in the business for over 100 years. National Ag Day is easy to celebrate, because Agriculture is made up of people that don't quit. Riley and Jimmie Kammerer are some of those people that we are blessed to call friends

Agriculture is about neighboring... even across state lines. We were so impressed by so many that were there to encourage us after the Blizzard Atlas. This photo shows some dear friends from Wyoming. Happy Ag Day... America is blessed to have such a strong agricultural industry, whether on the range or in the laboratory.

Western South Dakota has more than it's share of good cowboys and cattlemen. We have appreciated the Bill and Karyl Sandal family of Philip, SD. In fact the grandkids are some of our children's best friends. Agriculture is by and large a family business. America is blessed.

Today, March 25th, is National Ag Day. We are blessed to be not only in Agriculture, but have many friends that are as well. A long time family friend who is not only a competent farmer but also a dear brother in the Lord is Tom Young. Tom and Joanne Young's daughter have both been a part of Rainbow Bible Ranch. Tom lives at Onida, South Dakota and has served as president of the National Sunflower Association. The Agricultural Industry and the United States of America are better because of the Young family.

Here's how you finish off the first weekend of spring.

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The horse has long been a partner in agriculture