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There is a Facebook group, “Dakotas Abandoned Images,” where people post pictures of old, abandoned farm buildings and horse-drawn farm implements.

Pointing out he had no prior ranching experience, John says a few area ranchers have take him under their wing, teaching him about the industry.

The second habit is exercise. Make a goal of going outside for a walk every day.

“It’s a niche market, but it’s getting more popular,” Jayden says.

“It will never go back to the way it was,” says Becky McCray. “We have to start from here and move forward.”

Then again, how do you feel about farming in the future – about being part of all that?

As I tucked my 3-year-old Superman into bed (my first night of babysitting), he said, “Grandma, you forgot to sing ‘You are My Shwunshine.’” I enth

The second habit is exercise. Make a goal of going outside for a walk every day.

Do you ever have those moments?

“I loved the job, loved who I worked with and being outside,” Kraft says.