Compiled by Candace Krebs
Farmers Market Week activities planned
National Farmers Market Week starts Aug. 1 and continues through Aug. 7. To celebrate, the Colorado Farmers Market Association is organizing a statewide photo contest. The winner will receive $30 to spend at their local market. Find more details on Facebook or at CoFarmersMarkets.org. On the national level, the Farmers Market Coalition is using various promotions to highlight the essential role farmers’ markets play in the nation’s food system.
CSU offers next animal science webinar
Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Science will host its next “Engaging with Our State” webinar at noon on Aug. 12. The discussion will highlight the department’s work on the well being of humans and animals in livestock production systems.
Jan 25, 2021
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council recently awarded Dr. Dustin Oedekoven of Pierre, S.D. with the Friends of the Industry Award during the Master Pork Producers Banquet.
The Friends of the Industry Award recognizes state individuals, leaders or businesses for their continued support of the pork industry. Oedekoven will receive a plaque for his outstanding involvement and service to the pork industry.
Oedekoven was raised on a diversified livestock and grain farm east of Sturgis, S.D. The Oedekoven family raised cattle, pigs, sheep, rabbits, and chickens. He learned swine husbandry from his mother, who managed a small farrow-to-finish operation, selling finished pigs weekly at Philip Livestock Auction. Active involvement in 4-H and FFA also helped to foster his interest in animal agriculture.