Shary's Berries
In a conscious effort to keep her farm small and diversified, Shary Zoff is choosing a lifestyle that fits her idea about "living close to her heart." Through years of slow growth Shary's Berries has become a sustainable and economically viable farm.

Originals Casual Wear
Cheryl Gjevre, president of an exclusive line of women's casual clothing, credits the support of the community and lessons learned along the way for her continually growing success. 

New Hope Farm
Rapid City, South Dakota . Zita Kwartek knows a good thing when she sees it. "When I first saw this farm, a double rainbow appeared, a sign to me that this special place would provide inspiration and a livelihood from the land. That's when I gave it the name, 'New Hope Farm,'" explains Zita, of the 45 acre farmstead located four miles south of Rapid City, South Dakota. Packed with entrepreneurial energy and a constant openness to new product ideas, Zita's business illustrates how a farm can thrive with a core base of produce combined with a variety of value-added products.

Kas Brothers
The Kas family has something unmistakably unique taking place on their farm: they are farming the wind. With over 17 modern wind turbines on their land, they generate enough electricity to power 4300 households and are convinced they are riding the winds

Central Minnesota Ethanol Cooperative
This cooperative has a plant that produces fuel grade ethanol and dried distillers drains with solubles from the processing of locally produced corn.