Diversification and regeneration: Keys to a non-traditional ranch

Jager Robinson
Apr 29, 2019
Apr 29, 2019 Updated Apr 29, 2019

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The Freelands’ cattle graze at sundown in Caputa, S.D.

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Sunflowers grow at the Freelands’ ranch in a previous season.

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Jager Robinson

In an area known for its traditional ranchers, Shawn Freeland hopes his operation can open some eyes.

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Freeland turnip — Shawn Freeland examines a turnip grown in his cover crop seed mix.
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