Built By Ag T-Shirt Order
Do you remember getting up early for chores on the farm? Maybe gathering eggs or taking care of the hog barns? Throwing straw bales or picking rock?
While you might not be waking up at the crack of dawn for chores anymore, you still apply the character and values you learned on the farm to daily life.
Agriculture impacted you and helped make you who you are now.
The Stockyards Ag Experience is drawing attention to the ag industry by recognizing leaders in our area who have strong roots in agriculture. The objective of this campaign is to recognize influential individuals who are connected to agriculture, draw attention to the industry that feeds the world and spread the word about the Stockyards Ag Experience. And while we celebrate the work farmers and ranchers do, we want to also acknowledge one of agricultures greatest by-products – people!
Join Our Campaign
Support the Stockyards Ag Experience and honor the deep roots of agriculture by ordering your limited-edition t-shirt today! Not only will
you showcase your pride in the ag industry, but you’ll also help us recognize the hardworking individuals who’ve made a lasting impact on our communities. Every shirt purchased helps spread the message about the vital role of agriculture and supports our efforts to celebrate its legacy. Get yours now and wear your ag pride!
See Our Past Influencers
Don’t know what to share? We got you! Think about what your experience was like on the farm, post your photo, and tell your friends and followers how agriculture helped make you who you are today! Participants will get a t-shirt provided by our generous sponsors to celebrate their roots in ag. By wearing this shirt and by sharing your background in ag on social media we hope that followers will be able to make a connection to the industry that fills their plates and fuel tanks daily.
“95% of South Dakota farms are still family operated – a lot like the one I grew up on! The values and skills I learned on the farm have carried me far in my professional career. That’s why I support the work of the Stockyards Ag Experience. Through history and interactive learning, they share the story of family farms like the one I grew up on. #BuiltByAg #AgEverywhere”
“Did you know the average farmer feeds 165 people per year? When I was growing up on my family’s farm, I had no idea how much impact one farmer can have. That’s why I support the Stockyards Ag Experience – they tell the ag story so our farmers can keep feeding the world. Even though life has taken me off the farm, I know my early years in agriculture shaped me into the person I am today. #BuiltByAg #AgEverywhere”
“The history of agriculture in Sioux Falls is as rich as the soil it’s built on. As a resident of Sioux Falls, I am proud to live in a community built by agriculture. While {insert your industry or profession} takes my attention now, the building blocks of my career started right there on the family farm. As fewer folks have a personal connection to agriculture, I’m proud to support the Stockyards Ag Experience and their work that bridges the gap between consumers and producers. #BuiltByAg #AgEverywhere”
Beef Up Your Impact
Throwback Photo: Post a photo of yourself as a young person in agriculture at the same time you share your photo in your “Built By Ag” shirt. Folks love an old photo and it makes the post much more personal.
Create a Fundraising Challenge: When you post your photo, tag two to three friends and challenge them to purchase a “Built By Ag” shirt or make a donation to the Stockyards Ag Experience.
Share a Personal Story: If none of our post examples fit, feel free to share a personal story of how growing up in agriculture prepared you for your career/life now. Personal stories always pack a punch!
