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Let’s meet an award-winning South Dakota family dedicated to land preservation

July 26, 2024 11:21 AM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

The Leopold Award recognizes ranchers who demonstrate exceptional land management and environmental stewardship.

The USDA introduces us to last year’s winners, a South Dakota family dedicated to improving the land for future generations.

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