Meet Brandon Wipf

Brandon Wipf is a third-generation farmer, engineer, and nationally respected agricultural leader from rural Huron and Doland, South Dakota. A graduate of James Valley Christian School and Dordt College with a degree in electrical engineering, Wipf began his career at Daktronics before returning home during the 2009 harvest—an experience that reaffirmed his commitment to carrying on his family’s farming legacy.

Today, Wipf farms alongside his parents on their diversified operation south of Doland, where they raise soybeans, corn, wheat, alfalfa, and grass hay. Under Brandon’s leadership, the operation has expanded its focus on conservation acres, forage production, and advanced precision agriculture practices. Known for blending tradition with innovation, Wipf utilizes cutting-edge machinery and technology to steward the land while strengthening long-term productivity.

Wipf has been a strong advocate for South Dakota agriculture at both the state and national levels. After completing the ASA/DuPont Young Leader program, he joined the South Dakota Soybean Association board in 2014—an experience he credits, along with exceptional mentorship, for fueling his interest in agriculture policy. In 2017, he was elected to the American Soybean Association Board of Directors, where he continues to serve, including on ASA’s Conservation & Precision Agriculture advocacy team. In this role, Wipf is known as a steady, effective voice for producers, representing them in national media, testifying before Congress, and working internationally to advance fair, open markets for U.S. commodities.

Beyond his policy work, Wipf played a key leadership role in Commodity Classic, one of the nation’s premier farmer-led trade shows. He helped guide the event through major growth, expanding its reach and impact in the years following the pandemic. Across the agriculture community, he is recognized as a coalition builder—someone who brings people together, builds trust, and delivers results.

In addition to his farm and advocacy work, Wipf has advanced training in multiple musical disciplines and is an accomplished writer, contributing to local, state, and national publications.

Brandon lives in La Delle with his wife, Mandy—an engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy and a former U.S. Air Force officer—and their dog, Sarge. Together, they remain committed to serving their community, advancing American agriculture, and strengthening rural South Dakota's future.