Going it alone - Jons family operates last dairy in Gregory County

Verlyn and Dana Jons stand in their stanchion barn April 22 on their dairy near St. Charles, South Dakota. They are the last dairy in Gregory County. (Photo by MLPhotography)

The Jons family’s dairy is nestled in the hills of south central South Dakota. The family also farms 150 acres. (Photo by MLPhotography)

Cows stand outside on the dairy operated by Verlyn and Dana Jons near St. Charles, SD. The Jons family milks 29 cows. (Photo by MLPhotography)

Verlyn and Dana Jons stand in their stanchion barn on April 22 on their dairy near St. Charles, SD. They are the last dairy in Gregory County. (Photo by MLPhotography)