The Best Job in South Dakota

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Oct 2026

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Rebecca Blue and Chris Church host The Best Job in South Dakota where they explore the important role that women play in agriculture. With a touch of awe and envy, the hosts converse with women who have either 1) found their way to the best job; or 2) performed the best job in their chosen endeavor. Often both! These individuals are making a difference in their communities through agriculture and related fields and demonstrating the important role that women play.

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October 21, 2026Episode 739 min

S7#7 - Don’t Change The Dial

Send us Fan Mail Q: What do Rebecca Blue, Lawrence Welk, and our guest Ella Stiefvater Dennis have in common? A: WNAX appearances. But only Ella is a sixth-generation agriculturalist with communications bona fides expanding the connective tissue of the Women’s Ag Network (WAN) as the Outreach Intern. Ella has proven adept at communications with family vet clinic clients, with FFA Ag Broadcasting Contest judges, with high-strung market lambs and congenial Herefords, with South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association members, with WNAX radio listeners, and with the WAN audience. Communicating with water buffaloes is probably best from a distance given the size of their horns.

October 7, 2026Episode 632 min

S7#6 - Move On From The Mouflon

Send us Fan Mail Experience a great conversation with Brooke Hendrickx. As a lending assistant at First Dakota, Brooke is delighted when loans enable clients to experience success at the sale barn. As the Southeast Hub Manager for the Women’s Ag Network, Brooke facilitates events for women across the urban-rural ag spectrum in the Sioux Falls region to share the insight of varied experiences. Volunteering at livestock shows, Brooke takes great pleasure in seeing SD youths experience the joys of competition and building friendships. Brooke Hendrickx rocks.

September 23, 2026Episode 533 min

S7#5 - Just the Fax

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Brandlee is on the run. She runs outreach for the Women’s Ag Network as Communications Director. With her husband, she runs Back Forty Beef and Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm. And, she’s running for her county commission. We “catch up” with Kelly in our conversation. You can “catch up” with old and new acquaintances at Women’s Ag Network events. We cover everything from corn dogs to corn maze dogs today.

September 9, 2026Episode 434 min

S7#4 - FAA 107

Send us Fan Mail We have a winner! Fifth-generation cattle producer Sarah Myers operates Myers Grain and Livestock near Winner, SD, alongside her husband. On the farm, she relishes being the “official bovine food truck operator,” driving the combine and windrower, and riding horses with her boys. As a Crop Specialist with RCIS, she’s piloting a drone to assess claims. As the South Central Hub Manager for the Women’s Ag Network, Sarah’ informative events will comfortably expand your beneficial network of who you know. Sarah’s a winner—and so is Sparky.

August 26, 2026Episode 337 min

S7#3 - Go Broncs

Send us Fan Mail After a circuitous start, we strike gold with Meg McNeese. As the West Hub Manager, she will put you at ease at one of her Women’s Ag Network events. You’ll relate to her South Dakota, salt of the earth, ranch roots authenticity. As the Chief Operating Officer of Rose Group International, Meg guides businesses in navigating change. Find out why folks in Belle Fourche may be addressing her as Madam President.

August 12, 2026Episode 241 min

S7#2 - No More Whale Oil

Send us Fan Mail Riding in the buddy seat, Nikiah Hamilton fell in love with ag. Now she’s a full-time farmer and owner of 382 Farm House Co., making soothing skincare products from natural pasture ingredients. As the Women’s Ag Network East Central Hub Manager, Nikiah invites you to events to connect and share your own ag experiences in a supportive environment. Happiness is driving the grain cart or comforting a newborn calf.

July 29, 2026Episode 137 min

S7#1 - Don’t Second Guess Your Slope

Send us Fan Mail Take a break to listen to Ashley Wiesen’s tales of competing in and coaching land judging. It will reawaken your appreciation for the land we live on, farm, and ranch. Ashley shares her passion with students as an ag educator and FFA advisor. As the Eastern Hub Manager for the Women’s Ag Network, Ashley fosters a welcoming environment for sharing experiences and building supportive connections. Find out why Ashley has made front page news.

July 22, 20268 min

Season 7 Trailer

Send us Fan Mail Rebecca encountered a baby antelope as she buzzed around South Dakota. Chris bagged a menagerie on a revolutionary exploration. Back for Season Seven, our guests are an A Team of charming women excelling at the best jobs in the world of SD agriculture. And, these individuals have something in common; they comprise the core team of the newly launched Women's Ag Network . Join us bi-weekly for delightful conversations…and maybe join the network!

April 22, 2026Episode 108 min

S6#10 - Season 6 Wrap Up

Send us Fan Mail This season’s guests Have the best jobs of all Some paths were arrow straight Some careened like a pinball. They’ve achieved so much But we certainly know More lies ahead Oh, the places they’ll go!

April 8, 2026Episode 941 min

S6#9 - Mother Knows Best

Send us Fan Mail Red alert! Catie Uthe's communication skills will whet your appetite to check out her baby project, the Dakota Conservation Network. Her infectious enthusiasm is perfectly put in practice as the Communications Coordinator for the SD Association of Conservation Districts. While our conversation gets a bit colorful, there’s no need to cover your ears. How many of you have seen a canary in South Dakota?