Click above for current conditions, forecast and weather history from SDSU's weather station at Parkston Airport, sponsored in part by Agland Coop.

Roger Barrick, a Certified Crop Advisor, has been an Agronomy Consultant at Agland Coop since 2011.  Prior to joining the Agland team, he was an Extension Educator and Agronomist for the South Dakota Extension Service.  Roger has a Bachelor of Science Degree from South Dakota State University.  Roger has  three daughters and three grandchildren.

Kevin Hanten began his career at Agland Coop in 1978. He was the Location Manager at A&D Fertilizer Plant and is currently the Operations Manager, a position he’s held since 2012. Kevin is married to Barb. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Kyle Sturzenbecher has worked as an Applicator/Maintenance employee at Agland since 2010.  He has a two-year degree from Vo-Tech school.  Kyle enjoys rodeo as well as raising sheep.

David Villmow has worked as an Applicator at A&D Fertilizer Plant since 2011.  He is married to Teresa and they have one daughter, Tiffany.

Cody began his career with Agland in the summer of 2015 as a summer intern and returned the following year as full time in a role as custom applicator.

Cody, a Armour, SD native  graduated from Mitchel Tech in 2016.

Matt Semmler is the new Location Manager for the Agland Coop Fertilizer Plant in Parkston. Matt has a degree in Agricultural Technology and has worked in Agriculture for four years. The last two years have been spent as an Agronomy Salesman for Agland Coop.

Matt resides in Parkston, with my wife, Alexis, and our two children, Laiken and Paisley. Alexis works a Registered Nurse at Wagner Community Memorial Hospital- Avera. They enjoy the small town hospitality of Parkston and are overjoyed we are able to raise our family in such a wonderful community. 

Ram Farrell has been with Agland Coop for three years, two of which he spent as an intern while obtaining his bachelor’s degree in agronomy and a triple minor in precision agronomy, soil science, and agricultural business. In his current role as a precision agronomist, Ram assists growers with agronomic decisions through the use of the latest technology. Ram also farms with his dad in Mitchell and White Lake. They utilize zone-based precision farming on every acre powered by MZB, ADMS, (Ag Data Mapping System) and SMS, programs that Ram learned to navigate in college. Ram and his wife Ashley recently welcomed their first child, Rosalie Renee. Together they live on the farmstead and enjoy rides in the tractor, fishing on the river, and hunting.

ram@aglandsd.com

605-680-5572

Jarett is a Platte, SD native and graduated from S.D.S.U. in 2016 with a degree in Agronomy with minors in Precision Ag and Pest Management.

Jarett is the youngest of 4 children and now resides in Parkston.

when not working Jarett enjoys hunting and golf.

Jarett can be reached at 605-928-3627 /  605-680-0078 – Jarett@aglandsd.com

Aaron grew up west of Parkston, where he farms with his dad. 

Aaron Went to Parkston High School and graduated in 2014,

In 2016 Aaron graduated from Mitchell Technical Institute with a degree in Ag Technology.

In his free time Aaron likes to go driving around to check  crops and livestock.  

Aaron can be reached at aaron@aglandsd.com or 605-680-3232.

Bob Fuerst has been an Applicator/Salesman at the Parkston Fertilizer Plant since 2007. Prior to joining the Agland Team, he worked in the agronomy field for 2 ½ years. Born and raised in Parkston, Bob graduated from Parkston High School and attended Mitchell Technical Institute, where he earned a degree in Ag Technology.

Bob's family includes his sparents, Cindy and the late Keith Fuerst; a sister Patty Schmidt and her husband Bob; and two nieces Kelsey and Kamille. He lives on an acreage east of Parkston. If Bob is not at work, you can find him on the river fishing.

Don Jenks has been with Agland Coop as an Applicator and Maintenance employee since March 2005.  Prior to working for Agland, Don accumulated 13 years of experience in the agronomy field.  He is married and has two children.

Chris Welch has been employed by Agland Coop since 2011.   He began as a Shop Mechanic at the Parkston Station and hauled fertilizer during the spring.  Chris became a custom applicator in 2013 at Parkston Fertilizer.  Chris graduated from Parkston High School in 2011.  He wrestled and played baseball and football throughout high school and continues to play baseball with an amateur town team.