Businesses in Wall and Oelrichs were cited as a
South Dakota Farm Bureau “Friend of Agriculture” during the
organization’s recent convention in Spearfish.
The businesses are:
Johnson’s Ranchers Supply – Rick & Wendy
Johnson Rick and Wendy offer commercial hay grinding, as well
as seed, feed, fertilizer, chemical, and other items necessary to
farmers and ranchers. In addition, Rick also farms and raises
sheep. He and his employees are actively involved in the
community. Rick belongs to the Wall Chamber of Commerce and is
instrumental in the annual Ag Appreciation Event in Wall.
He served for six years on the board of
directors and one year as president of the SD Agribusiness
Association. Rick is a certified crop Advisor at the national and
state levels, which makes it possible for him to give his customers
up-to-date advice. One of his customers noted, “Rick has the
interest of his customers at heart. He truly wants them to be, and
helps them to be, financially successful.”
Rick is a former ag instructor and continues to
offer strong support of the FFA and 4-H. He is a past school board
member and is active in his church.
Trent Oil Company – Dewey & Myrtle, Ron &
Any, and Devon Trent The three-generation Trent family business
provides an essential and reliable service for local farmers and
ranchers with their bulk fuel and oil company. The family is active
in the community, and are supportive of the county 4-H clubs.