Farmers feed 1,000 fairgoers lunch for 48 cents

Fair food has a reputation for being fried and expensive. But on Saturday, Aug. 31 during the South Dakota State Fair, fairgoers could buy lunch for only 48 cents – the profits farmers and ranchers receive for the ingredients.

“Farmer’s Share Lunch is an easy and tasty way to educate consumers about the profit challenges family farmers and ranchers face,” explained Karla Hofhenke, Executive Directo…