Darren Hefty has joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Board of Directors, effective November 19, 2024.
Hefty is the co-owner of Hefty Seed Company, headquartered in Baltic, SD, which operates in 50 locations across 12 states. The company is recognized as the seventh-largest crop production firm and the ninth-largest seed retailer in the United States.
Hefty Brand Seed, which specializes in corn and soybeans, is one of the fastest-growing seed brands in the country. Additionally, Hefty Seed Company is a leader in agronomy consulting and training.
Hefty, a fourth-generation farmer, lives in Sioux Falls with his wife, Shelley, and their six children.
Alongside his active involvement in farming and Hefty Seed Company, he co-hosts the Ag PhD television and radio programs and produces content for the Ag PhD Insider magazine.
He also serves on the South Dakota State University Precision Ag Board and the state board for Junior Achievement.
“I love that First National Bank gets agriculture and wants to do it well,” Hefty said. “Not only do the leaders at the Bank ask questions about our farm and our business, but they’ve given me the chance to do training and have interactions with younger farmers and other Bank customers.”
Hefty has served on our Ag Advisory Board since 2016 and will continue in that role.
