Heather Beaner

As an outstanding woman in farming, Heather grows soybeans, corn, and oversees their family operation in Mellette, SD

“I focus on the strengths and specific talents females can bring to their operations and to the board room. Women think differently, we bring a new perspective.. I tell women who are interested in getting involved in any facet of agriculture – figure out what you enjoy and figure out the part that you like and your skill set and where your strengths are at… work on where your strengths are and how you feel you could leverage them for whatever operation you end up in. Do your research, intern, get out there and see what opportunities are there!”