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Agronomist Sydney Swanson checks the developing milo crop near Philip, S.D.
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Sydney Swanson: Feeding the world one acre at a time

Agronomist Sydney Swanson supports cooperative farmer-owners with farm planning, soil testing and more to help them have a successful year.
Cynthia Clanton
Aug 16, 2024

From farm planning to soil testing, crop scouting and crop protection recommendations, Agronomist Sydney Swanson says the support she gives cooperative farmer-owners in western South Dakota is helping to feed the world, acre by acre.

Based in Philip, S.D., Swanson is a member part of the CHS River Plains agronomy team. “I’m proud to work for a co-op,” she says. “Everyone at CHS has that same goal: to provide customers with everything they need to have a successful year.”


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