Makenna Skiff graduated from SDSU last year and moved to her grandparents dairy farm with hopes of one day taking it over. However, on May 1, the barn and milking facility were destroyed in a fire.
Ariana Schumacher is a reporter for Agweek based out of South Dakota. She specializes in agriculture and farming, with a keen interest in farm management, ranching, and the broader themes of food and beverages, as well as regional interest stories. Ariana's work has been featured in The Bismarck Tribune, The Daily Republic, Forum Communications Company, and several other notable publications.








