Frank Kralicek, Jr District 1

Frank Kralicek, Jr

Fank Kralicek, Jr., is engaged in a third generation farming operation with his dad near Yankton, S.D. The diversified system includes crops of corn, soybeans and alfalfa as well as beef cows and feeders and bison cows and feeders. He joined the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council board of directors in 2009.

Kralicek began farming parttime while at South Dakota State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in general agriculture. While at SDSU, he was a member of the Livestock Judging Team. Upon graduating in 2000, Kralicek returned to the family business to farm full time.

He chose to make farming his profession because of his enjoyment of the business. “I enjoy farming the land and like to spend time outside and taking care of livestock,” said Kralicek.

In addition to his SDCUC board responsibilities, Kralicek is a member of the National Bison Association, the Dakotat Territory Buffalo Association and a member of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association.

Kralicek and his wife Melissa have one son, Patrick. In his spare time, Kralicek enjoys spending time with his family and going on vacation.