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Pigs are funny, and other reasons this Wessington Springs farmer enjoys raising hogs

Drew Kraft is a young Wessington Springs farmer. Together with his father, Kraft operates a diverse livestock and crop operation which includes hogs and cattle.

In this, Their Own Words segment, the fourth-generation Jerauld County farmer admits to SDPB’s Lura Roti that he’s a bit partial to raising pigs. He also shares his hopes for the future of his family farm.

Lura Roti grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota but today she calls Sioux Falls home. She has worked as a freelance journalist for more than two decades. Lura loves working with the SDPB team to share the stories of South Dakota’s citizens and communities. And she loves sharing her knowledge with the next generation. Lura teaches a writing course for the University of Sioux Falls.