Brandon Hope owns and operates Hope Family Farms, LLC, in Sinai, South Dakota. A fourth-generation farmer, Brandon returned to the farm in 2010 after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at South Dakota State University. On his 2,100-acre corn and soybean farm, Brandon strives to adopt new technologies and practices to stay on top of the always-changing agricultural industry. 

Brandon has participated in numerous farm programs and seminars including Dupont’s Next Generation Producer and First Dakota’s Beginning Farmer Program in an effort to connect with others in agriculture. He currently serves on the Brookings Alano Society, Brookings FSA County Committee, and on the board of directors at South Dakota Soybean Processors. He is the father of two wonderful children.