Conner Archer is a farmer and rancher near Agar, South Dakota. Following in his father Monte Archer’s footsteps, Conner always knew the farm life was for him. Additionally, Conner is also a volunteer firefighter for the Onida and Agar fire departments, both located in central South Dakota. In his rural corner of the world, the number of individuals on call may be limited, and helping a neighboring county in need isn’t out of the ordinary.

Listen to episode 15 of Our Way of Life to hear Conner’s perspective on what goes through his mind when a call comes in and what it takes to manage both responsibilities during busy farming and ranching seasons.