Todd Mortenson

Todd is the third generation on the Mortenson Ranch and is carrying on his father's vision to restore the rangeland to its natural state. The Mortenson Ranch was the 2011 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award recipient. Todd along with his wife Deb and his sons Quinn and Jack operate the cow/calf ranch. Todd is a member of the West Central Cattlemen’s Association, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. He’s a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He also volunteers as an EMS First Responder and member of the Hayes volunteer fire department.

Todd graduated with Class VI of SDARL and says, “SDARL is an awesome experience and I encourage everyone in agriculture to look at what this program has to offer... You will not be disappointed!”