Women In Ag Banquet Set For April 8
The thirteenth annual Mountrail County Women in Agriculture banquet is set for Wednesday, Apr. 8 at the Mountrail County South Complex in Stanley. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with supper set for 6:00 p.m. The night starts off with a social and time to shop at the various boutiques at 4:30. Music will be provided by Ty Taylor and Jerilyn Wiseman.
This year’s guest speaker is Amanda Radke. She may be only 5’2” but she packs a big punch in her keynote speeches and workshops. Radke considers every minute on the stage a monumental opportunity to connect, educate, motivate, and inspire. She has a knack for weaving humorous, personal stories into important, timely topics. She leaves audiences hungry for more and ready to take action once you leave the banquet.
Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, South Dakota, was recognized for her extraordinary commitment to advancing agriculture, rural communities, and food security. Radke, alongside her husband, Tyler, and their four children operate Radke Land & Cattle, an Angus seedstock operation. Her work exemplifies the resilience and passion of American agriculturalists.
A seasoned advocate for agriculture, Radke has spent nearly two decades traveling nationwide to defend the livelihood of farming families, promote rural business vitality, and ensure access to safe, abundant food. A former National FFA Extemporaneous Speaking Champion and National Beef Ambassador, she continues to educate and inspire through her writing, speaking, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Radke’s contributions extend beyond the ranch. She has also been a leading advocate against the controversial CO2 pipeline project in South Dakota, where her efforts were pivotal in organizing opposition to Senate Bill 201. Radke described the legislation as a ‘land grab’ that tramples private property rights and local governance in favor of corporate interests. Her leadership in this campaign reflects her unwavering commitment to protecting rural communities and the rights of landowners. She is the host of “The Heart of Rural America” podcast and radio show, a syndicated columnist, and a children’s book author focused on fostering agricultural understanding among youth. As a cattle industry consultant with CK6 and co-founder of the auction platform Bid On Beef, Radke exemplifies innovation in agriculture. She also serves on the National Agriculture Campaign Advisory Council, offering insights to the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee. For more information on Amanda Radke or the “Women in Ag Banquet” contact the Mountrail County Ag Agency at 628-2835.
Attendees are asked to pre-register by calling the Mountrail County Ag Agency at 628-2835. Registering by April 1 gets you entered to win a prize. The Women in Ag event is sponsored by Mountrail County Ag Improvement, Mountrail County Ag Agency and Mountrail Soil Conservation District.