NFU Convention | New Orleans, LA

South Dakota family farmers and ranchers will be in New Orleans representing South Dakota policy during the National Farmers Union Convention March 7-9, 2026. 

Stay connected with these family farmers and ranchers by following South Dakota Farmers Union on Facebook and Instagram. 

Want to interview a South Dakota Farmer or Rancher? Contact Lura Roti, 605-695-5872 (text message preferred over voicemail) or [email protected] 

Who’s attending? Delegates elected by members during the 2025 South Dakota Farmers Union Convention  

Jeff Kippley, Vice President SDFU – running for a third term as NFU Vice President 

Doug Sombke, President, SDFU Groton and NFU Treasurer and NFU Delegate 

Chaz Blotsky, Hidden Timber rancher, NFU Delegate 

Michelle Olson, Aberdeen farmer and NFU Delegate 

Rachel Kippley, Aberdeen farmer and NFU Delegate 

Jason Latham, Buffalo rancher and NFU Delegate 

Kaeloni Latham, Buffalo rancher and NFU Delegate 

John Kippley, Aberdeen farmer and NFU Delegate 

Lance Perrion, Ipswich farmer and NFU Delegate 

Sarah Perrion, Ipswich farmer and NFU Delegate 

Rob Lee, De Smet farmer, NFU Next Generation Advisory Representative and NFU Delegate 

Darrin Olson, Aberdeen farmer and NFU Delegate 

Jim Wahle, Salem farmer and NFU Delegate 

Keeleigh Reis-Elwood, Reliance rancher and NFU Delegate 

Terry Sestak, Tabor farmer and NFU Delegate 

Amber Kolousek, Wessington Springs farmer and NFU Delegate