Corn + Soybean Program

Austin grew up helping on the family century farm and now operates that farm with his uncle raising hogs, corn, and soybeans. Austin has seen the effects of incorporating conservation practices on his own farm and uses those experiences to help others incorporate practices on their operations. Previously, Austin worked as a Sustainability Agronomist working with producers across the country helping bring value to their operations through sustainable practices.

Austin holds a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University. He is also a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Technical Service Provider (TSP) through NRCS, covering multiple practices and states.

In his spare time, Austin enjoys learning about agriculture, gardening, and spending time outdoors.

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As the Director of Producer Programs, Ryan leads Network enrollment, where he strives to connect farmers and ranchers with the right sustainability programs that capture value and increase resiliency of their operations.

Ryan has 20 years of experience working diligently to assist producers in finding operational value in consulting and sales roles with companies that include Cargill, Elanco, DSM, and Millborn Seeds. A 2001 graduate of South Dakota State University, Ryan holds a B.S. degree in Animal Science.

He and his Family live at rural Lake Preston, SD, where they own a commercial cow herd and backgrounding cattle operation.

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