For the last three decades, farms in South Dakota and around the United States have trended towards bigger operations focusing on growing one or two commodity crops. Proponents of regenerative agriculture aim to reverse that trend by adding more animal and crop diversity in order to make farming more sustainable both economically and environmentally. SDPB looks at the future of farming this month. Jackelyn Severin brings you this story from Blue Dasher Farms.

Guests include: Pam Hilber - Director of Workforce Planning at Avera Health, Denise Guzzetta - Vice President of Talent and Workforce Development at the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Secretary Marcia Hultman - SD Department of Labor and Regulation.

In this episode we discuss why company culture is important and how businesses actively create company culture. We specifically focus on companies who have a goal or mission to create happy work environments for employees and why they choose do this.

There's an old English proverb that states, "Necessity is the mother of invention." For farmer and inventor Ron Hesla, the more accurate phrase is, "aggravation is the mother of invention." SDPB's Jackelyn Severin brings you the story of how Hesla and his family took a common problem for many farmers, found a solution and created a business.

In this episode we discuss how tourism contributes to communities and businesses across the state.

Making a Living is a monthly discussion of business and community development in South Dakota. Hosted by SDPB’s Jackelyn Severin, Making a Living and is webcast live from SDPB’s Sioux Falls Studio.

In The Moment ... May 8, 2019 Show 571 Hour 1 As the weather continues to get warmer in May corn and soybean producers in South Dakota are trying to get their crops in as soon as possible. However, flooding, late spring snows and continued rainy days means fields are still too wet to plant. SDPB's Jackelyn Severin has more on how planing delays can cause problems for farmers all season.

Strong Towns (strongtowns.org) - an international movement aimed at making communities in the US and Canada financially strong and resilient. The nonprofit was started by Charles Marohn a city planner who lives in Brainerd, Minn.

A discussion on what employers need to know about Generation Z as they start to enter the workplace.

Making a Living--SDPB's monthly discussion of business and community development in South Dakota. The FCC has said South Dakota could benefit in the area of millions of dollars by installing 5G or "5th Generation wireless." Federal agencies, legislators and businesses are working to get the necessary infrastructure in place in South Dakota so the state can reap the proposed rewards.

Join SDPB's monthly discussion of business and community development in South Dakota. This month we discuss start-up opportunities and employment programs for military veterans. Guests include: Jay Leichtenberg, South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation, Erin Bultje, South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Kareen Dougherty, Sioux Falls Procurement Technical Assistance Center

In The Moment ... January 28, 2019 Show 503 Hour 2 Farmers Business Network has expanded in Sioux Falls. Last week, the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

This Making A Living we discuss angel funding for entrepreneurs and startups. Our panel gives advice on the best way to connect with angel investors and how to pitch them.

This Making A Living discussion focuses on mental health in the workplace and how employers can help support their employees' mental wellness.

Thinking of starting a business? This Making A Living panel discussion focuses on resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. We’ll talk with the folks at ZEAL Center for Entrepreneurship and one of their recent graduates from ZEAL’s accelerator program. Clint Brown from Alluvio also adds his expertise and insights.

This month, SDPB's Business & Community Reporter Jackie Severin discusses Cloud Storage and IT Security with cloud engineer Tim G. Barry and other guests.

SDPB's Sioux Falls Studio hosts a live discussion on federal tariffs and how they affect South Dakota's ag economy. The discussion includes: -Senator Mike Rounds -Larry Birgen, farmer, Beresford -Evert Van Der Sluis, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, SDSU -Brandon Wipf, farmer & representative from South Dakota Soybean Association