SOUTH DAKOTA
WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
"Educating women who are making a difference in rural America."
If you are a woman involved in agriculture, hoping to be involved in agriculture or just want to learn more about farming and ranching, this is the place for you.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Andrea Westlake grew up in Lewellen, Nebraska on the family farm/ranch. She now lives in Belle Fourche, SD with her husband, Ryan, and two children, Hunter and Rylee.
Heavily inspired by agriculture, 4-H and FFA growing up, Andrea attended Chadron State College and graduated with a degree in Rangeland Livestock and Wildlife Management. She began her career with the BLM as a rangeland technician in Belle Fourche. In 2017, she moved to NRCS and is now an Area Rangeland Management Specialist in western South Dakota.
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“My favorite aspect of the conference is the network it creates between like-minded women. I truly enjoy the opportunity to encourage other women to get involved in agriculture and serve as a valuable resource for them.”
President
Andrea Westlake
Ann Mackaben is a familar face at the South Dakota Women in Ag conference. She's been an integral part of the organization and has served in numerous capacities. She is currently the treasurer.
Ann attended SDSU and later transfered to Western Dakota Technical Institute where she earned a business degree. She's held positions with federal agencies and with community banks - allowing her to work one-on-one with producers to help them reach their goals.
Ann and husband Ronny split their time between ranches in Broadus, MT and New Underwood, SD where they are raising cattle, and sharing their love of agriculture with their grandchildren.
During the annual conference, Ann will be found at the registration desk - one of her favorite tasks at the event. She says, "I love working with people. Seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends at the conference each year are highlights for me."
Treasurer
Ann Mackaben
Hanna Hostutler grew up east of Philip, South Dakota on her family’s cow calf operation.
She graduated from Chadron State College with a degree in rangeland management, a minor in livestock and a master’s in business administration.
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Hanna started her career with the USDA in Philip as a program technician for FSA before she joined NRCS in Bison SD. She is currently a Soil Conservationist at the Faith NRCS office and lives just north of Faith with her family. Hanna’s passion has always been agriculture, she enjoys all the aspects of ranch work.
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“I joined SDWIA because I knew it was the right fit for me, I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded women and talk about agriculture.”
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“I am amazed by the wealth of knowledge that these women have and are willing to share.”
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Vice President
Hanna Hostutler
OUR BOARD
We are
South Dakota Women in Ag
a group of ladies committed to bettering ourselves and the future of agriculture. We host a conference every fall for other like-minded women and we
invite you to come and join us.
WELCOME!
Women Leading the Way
ABOUT US
The women in our group make agriculture their home either as ranchers, farmers, agribusiness women, educators, or in a supporting role for the agriculture industry. We all come from different backgrounds - and live in different areas of the state - but we all have a deep passion for agriculture, and we're dedicated to advocating for the industry. Join us in this journey! Like us on Facebook and watch for our annual conference announcements.
Jennifer
Henrie
Jennifer Henrie serves as Program Director of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) program, where she works to develop engaged leaders for agriculture and rural communities across the state. Her background in leadership development helps participants expand their perspectives through in-state seminars and international travel. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. She is committed to strengthening South Dakota’s agricultural future by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities that inspire lifelong leadership. Jennifer grew up in western South Dakota and has resided in Philip since 2004. She and her husband, Terry, have two children.
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Ida Marie Snorteland
Ida Marie Snorteland grew up on a farm that was homesteaded by her great-grandparents, northwest of Vermillion, SD. She earned a degree from the University of South Dakota and was immediately employed as a home economics agent with South Dakota State University (known as South Dakota State College at that time). In 2002, Ida Marie retired from her position as an Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on Family Resource Management and Foods and Nutrition.
During her tenure with SDSU, Ida Marie lived or worked in sixteen counties in South Dakota - from from Clay County, in the southeast, to Harding County in the northwest. Since 1985, Ida Marie and her husband have called Spearfish home.
She enjoys quilting, sewing, Make it With Wool, traveling and taking cruises. She's passionate about health care and works with Medicare education and the Affordable Care Act to help people understand a difficult subject.
Ida Marie has been involved with South Dakota Women in Ag from the very early days. During the conference, she shares her knowledge about important topics we all deal with. "My main emphasis has been to help families with communications and estate planning. South Dakota Women in Ag has been very important in my life; from the time we started the first Women in Ag during the late-1980’s to the current time."
Laurie
Tangen
Laurie Tangen is a Brookings County farm wife and retired SDSU Extension Educator. She's served on the SDWIA board for more than ten years. She's also served as a 4H leader for 19 years.
Laurie brings a very creative touch to the board and the conference. During the creative learning sessions, she can be found in the sewing room with a fun project for novice and experienced seamstresses alike.
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Laurie enjoyes sewing and teaching youth to sew. She loves spending time with her grandchildren and traveling.
Laurie looks forward to the annual conference each year and says, "I enjoy meeting people with the same background and seeing familiar faces each year."
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Amy
Pravecek
Amy Pravecek grew up in Hill City. She lives near Alva, WY with her husband Ben, son Paxton. Her daughter Payton is a student at South Dakota State University (SDSU).
Amy graduated from SDSU. She is a Territory Business Manager for Zoetis – where she enjoys working with producers and ag businesses in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming.
Amy is a well-known ag advocate and a strong supporter and mentor for local FFA and 4-H programs. She enjoys being involved in different ag organizations. In 2016, she graduated from class VIII of South Dakota Ag and Rural Leadership and is an active alumni member.
Amy joined the SDWIA board in 2013, and is currently serving as president. Her favorite aspect of the annual conference is the comradery of ag women of all ages, from all over the state. Amy encourages anyone to attend the conference saying, “It is a fantastic time to socialize, learn and re-fuel your tank with other like-minded, inspirational women.”