Our Way of Life Podcast

by South Dakota Farmers Union

Welcome to the South Dakota Farmers Union podcast, a platform devoted to celebrating rural life in South Dakota.

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  • Season 1

  • Our Way of Life Episode 10: Right to Repair

    Our Way of Life Episode 10: Right to Repair

    S01 E10
    Mar 14, 2025
    27:09

    The Right to Repair is the freedom farmers across the U.S. want because for generations they repaired their own equipment and they want the right to continue doing so. Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union and Willie Cade, Director of the Theo Brown Society discuss this important policy issue on this episode of Our Way of Life.

  • Our Way of Life Episode 9: Wayne Soren

    Our Way of Life Episode 9: Wayne Soren

    S01 E09
    Oct 7, 2024
    24:12

    Wayne Soren, a dedicated farmer from Lake Preston, has been a vital leader in South Dakota's agricultural community as Vice President of the South Dakota Farmers Union since 2010, advocating for cooperative development and grassroots policies.

  • Our Way of Life Episode 8: Scott Sabers

    Our Way of Life Episode 8: Scott Sabers

    S01 E08
    Sep 16, 2024
    23:20

    Scott Sabers of Sabers Insurance Agency of Sturgis and Spearfish joins us this week to discuss the importance of customer service and community service. These are at the top of his mind, along with the team he puts together to serve his clients.

  • Our Way of Life Episode 7: Jeff Kippley

    Our Way of Life Episode 7: Jeff Kippley

    S01 E07
    Sep 2, 2024
    25:40

    Jeff Kippley wears many hats, including VP of not just one, but TWO organizations, a dad, tax business owner, farmer & rancher, and many other jobs! We were excited to have him join us for another episode and learning his way of life.

  • Our Way of Life Episode 6: David Schelske

    Our Way of Life Episode 6: David Schelske

    S01 E06
    Aug 19, 2024
    29:32

    A jack of all trades; college graduate, guardsman, band teacher and now insurance agent! David Schelske joins the podcast this week to talk about his journey to taking over the family business in the Mitchell, SD area.