SDFU Annual Events

Tri-State Producers Conference

January 10 – 11, 2025 | Radisson Blu, Fargo, ND

The Tri-State Producers Conference is a complimentary program offered to SDFU members. It includes seminars and networking sessions tailored for young producers and agriculturalists statewide. This initiative introduces new insights to enhance your farm/ranch operation and encourages networking with peers in the field. Gain valuable knowledge for your farm/ranch operation and connect with industry peers – all at no cost to members!

Women in Blue Jeans 

February 21-22, 2025 | Mitchell, SD

Women in Blue Jeans is presented each year by a group of dedicated volunteer women to provide education, inspiration, and networking opportunities to women of rural America. As part of your membership with South Dakota Farmers Union, we cover the registration cost for the Women in Blue Jeans Conference for the first 40 women. Contact SDFU at (605) 352-6761 for your free registration. For more information on the conference, go here.

SDFU Legislative Day

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 | Pierre, SD

You’re invited to experience South Dakota Farmers Union’s annual Legislative Day in Pierre. Gather with other Farmers Union members from across the state to experience the South Dakota Legislature like you may never have before. We’ll meet in the Capitol Rotunda, before going for committee hearings. Then we’ll meet back in the Rotunda for a free lunch with the legislators before we head up to the general session. Stay tuned for a full agenda!

National Farmers Union Convention 

March 9 – 11, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK

Grassroots policy development is the reason several South Dakota Farmers Union members will attend the National Farmers Union (NFU) Convention to be held March 9-11, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK. For more information on the National Farmers Union Convention, go here. 

South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair

August 30, 2025 | Huron, SD
South Dakota Farmers Union is proud to be the Premier sponsor of the SD State Fair, the state’s largest agricultural fair. The day is spent on educating and engaging with fairgoers. SDFU hosts a Farmer Share lunch where we inform our consumers on the true price South Dakota family farmers and ranchers receive for their product. Fairgoers pay what our producers receive. During the 2024 Farmers Share lunch, folks spent 48 cents for a $15 meal.

Through our interactive Farm Safety Trailer and Farm Safety Quiz Bowl, SDFU provides hands-on farm safety training to more than 3000 youth.

During Farmers Union Day at the State Fair, SDFU also hosts a variety of educational panel discussions related to agriculture policy.

National Farmers Union Washington DC Fly-In 

2025 Date TBD | Washington D.C.
Each year, South Dakota Farmers Union members and friends visit Washington, D.C. for face-to-face meetings with members of Congress and their staff. These important trips provide farming and ranching families the opportunity to have their voices heard by the people who make policies that directly affect the agriculture industry. Go here for more information on the Annual Fly-In.

Western Junior Livestock Show

October 8 – 12, 2024 | Rapid City, SD

This year marks the 87th Anniversary of the Western Junior Livestock Show, taking place from October 8-12, 2024, in Rapid City, SD. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2024. The South Dakota Farmers Union proudly supports the WJLS through the SDFU Herd Builder Awards, which are granted to participants via an application process. Recipients will receive an animal (goat, sheep, and/or heifer) to help them establish their own herds. For entry forms, a complete rule book, and additional show information, please visit the website here.

South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention

December 11 – 12, 2024 | Huron, SD
Grassroots policy development and great speakers are some of the reasons South Dakota Farmers Union members attend the State Convention. For more information on the South Dakota Farmers Union Convention, go here.