Kim Vanneman was recently honored for her contributions to South Dakota during the 2023 South Dakota State University Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community recognition banquet held at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center on the SDSU campus Sept. 15.

Mental health and boundaries are closely interconnected. Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining good mental health. Here is a breakdown of the relationship between the two: Boundaries and Self-Care: Setting boundaries is an act of selfcare that helps protect your mental and emotional well-being. When you establish clear limits on what is acceptable or tolerable for you in different situations and relationships, you create a space where you can prioritize your own needs and protect yourself from excessive stress or harm.

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Harvest is right around the corner for many people, and some have already begun. Word was that many farmers are going to try and get into their bean fields Monday, Sept. 18. If we compare this year’s harvest to a typical year, we are ahead of schedule. This is caused by the lack of rain and the high heat we got in the last half of August. As harvest is starting up I want to wish everyone a safe and happy harvest!

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