A farmer in Edmunds County, South Dakota, is fighting to protect her family’s farm and community by advocating for the enforcement of land-use ordinances. The farmer, who has lived in the area her entire life, is concerned about the potential impact of a proposed 25,000-head dairy on the local environment and community.

Protecting the Community

The farmer’s concerns are not about opposing agriculture, but rather about ensuring that the proposed dairy meets the requirements of county ordinances and state regulations. She believes that the future of rural South Dakota depends on county commissioners who have the courage to enforce the ordinances they have adopted and faithfully represent the people they serve.

The farmer’s family has a grain and livestock farm operation, and she has owned and operated her crop insurance business for over 20 years. Her two sons farm in the area, and her grandchildren are growing up there. She is committed to protecting the land and the community for future generations.

Original reporting: The Dakota Scout (Sioux Falls) — read the source article.