Welcome to Corn Comments! I’m Shannon Kubik, a corn farmer from Hamill, South Dakota. We are brought to you by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, a volunteer group of farmers who promote corn marketing in this state, the U.S. and around the globe.
This September, I’m honored to represent South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers as one of 12 runners participating in The 437 Project.
Over four days, our team will complete a 437-mile relay across South Dakota, raising awareness and funds for suicide prevention and mental health resources.
As a farmer, wife, mother and agricultural professional, I understand the pressures rural families face. In agriculture, we’re often taught to push through difficult times—but asking for help is a sign of strength. Honest conversations about mental health can remind someone that they are valued, supported and never alone.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council is supporting my participation in The 437 Project, helping bring greater awareness to mental health and suicide prevention in our agricultural communities.
Together, we can take meaningful steps toward hope, healing and stronger rural communities.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Welcome to Corn Comments! I’m Shannon Kubik, a corn farmer from Hamill, South Dakota. We are brought to you by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, a volunteer group of farmers who promote corn marketing in this state, the U.S. and around the globe.
This September, I’m honored to represent South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers as one of 12 runners participating in The 437 Project.
Over four days, our team will complete a 437-mile relay across South Dakota, raising awareness and funds for suicide prevention and mental health resources.
As a farmer, wife, mother and agricultural professional, I understand the pressures rural families face. In agriculture, we’re often taught to push through difficult times—but asking for help is a sign of strength. Honest conversations about mental health can remind someone that they are valued, supported and never alone.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council is supporting my participation in The 437 Project, helping bring greater awareness to mental health and suicide prevention in our agricultural communities.
Together, we can take meaningful steps toward hope, healing and stronger rural communities.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.