Food Security Beyond the Farm | Jeff Lakner

Podcast: The Grit to Growth Podcast · Levi Te Slaa

Opublikowano: 2026-03-20

What does food security really mean, and why does it matter beyond agriculture? Jeff Lochner has spent his life working in farming, ranching, and agricultural finance, giving him a unique perspective on that question. In this episode, Jeff joins Levi to share his journey as a fourth-generation farmer and rancher in eastern South Dakota. After graduating from South Dakota State, Jeff began his career as a farm credit system lender in Iowa and Nebraska before returning to his family’s diversified crop and livestock operation. His decision to come back was shaped by a family turning point, ul...