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SDF2522 COVID19 and Agriculture

Season 25 Episode 23 | 56m 18s

Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls is one of the largest pork processing facilities in America, due to a coronavirus outbreak it was forced to close it's doors. Guests talk about the impact on the pork industry and the ag economy.

Aired: 04/16/20
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Extras
How Wall Drug, the Badlands, and Mt. Rushmore prepare for peak tourism season.
How habitat preservation, waste water management, and trail systems contribute to SD tourism.
How some Black Hills communities are adapting to the rise of short-term rentals like Airbnb.
Meet some of the South Dakotans who've made a career out of sharing their home state with visitors.
Policy makers continue researching the cost of child care and potential solutions.
Some see tourism as a chance to preserve Native American culture and promote entrepreneurship.
The allure of South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history attracts visitors from around the globe.
Family-friendly attractions with an educational component see success in South Dakota tourism.
Stories of how SD high school graduates decide what's next.
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How Wall Drug, the Badlands, and Mt. Rushmore prepare for peak tourism season.
How habitat preservation, waste water management, and trail systems contribute to SD tourism.
How some Black Hills communities are adapting to the rise of short-term rentals like Airbnb.
Meet some of the South Dakotans who've made a career out of sharing their home state with visitors.
Policy makers continue researching the cost of child care and potential solutions.
Some see tourism as a chance to preserve Native American culture and promote entrepreneurship.
The allure of South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history attracts visitors from around the globe.
Family-friendly attractions with an educational component see success in South Dakota tourism.
A look at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and its wide-ranging impact.
Stories of how SD high school graduates decide what's next.