Ipswich Tribune -

It's common knowledge that South Dakota is in a drought. But do consumers understand what this means to South Dakota's farmers and ranchers who rely on the weather for their livelihood? Producers were given guidance on how to share their story during a recent Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership Seminar.

"It was really interesting to learn how to tell our story and why our story matters," says Sarah Perrion, who together with her husband, Lance, farms near Ipswich. "By telling our personal story, it helps make people think about what is going on and how that impacts farmers."

The Perrions we...