Amanda Radke (L) receives award from AAW first vice president Kim Bremmer
The Veritas Award, one of AAW’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have demonstrated public witness to the “pursuit of truth.” Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, South Dakota, was recognized for her extraordinary commitment to advancing agriculture, rural communities, and food security. Radke, alongside her husband, Tyler, and their four children operate Radke Land & Cattle, an Angus seedstock operation. Her work exemplifies the resilience and passion of American agriculturalists.
A seasoned advocate for agriculture, Radke has spent nearly two decades traveling nationwide to defend the livelihood of farming families, promote rural business vitality, and ensure access to safe, abundant food. A former National FFA Extemporaneous Speaking Champion and National Beef Ambassador, she continues to educate and inspire through her writing, speaking, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Amanda is also a podcast and radio show host, syndicated columnist, and children’s book author focused on fostering agricultural understanding among youth, as well as an industry consultant with CK6 and co-founder of the auction platform Bid On Beef. Before all that, she was an intern right here on AgWired while she was a senior at South Dakota State.
Congrats and well deserved, Amanda!