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Categories:South Dakota Family Farmers & Ranchers Meet to Set Policy During Farmers Union 109th State Convention
By Lura Roti Supporting South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers is the reason many South Dakota producers gathered together in Huron to set policy and learn from agriculture experts during South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) 109th State Convention held Dec. 11 and 12, 2024. “Farmers Union is a place where I know I have a […]
Read MoreBrown County Farmers Receive Farmers Union Ag Ambassador Award
By Lura Roti South Dakota Farmers Union recognizes Paul Dennert and Don Schaunaman (posthumously) for their leadership and service to South Dakota agriculture. The state’s largest agriculture organization honors the Brown County farmers with the Ag Ambassador award during its 109th State Convention held in Huron, S.D. December 11 and 12. “South Dakota’s number one […]
Read MoreClark County College Student Receives Scholarship for Ag Advocacy
By Lura Roti Madelyn Caulfield of Bradley was recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) for her agriculture advocacy efforts with the Social Media Rock Star award. Caulfield received this award while competing in the SDFU Farming for the Future agriculture advocacy scholarship contest. “This was different from any other scholarship I have applied for,” […]
Read MoreStudents Receive $15,000 During Farming for the Future Social Media Scholarship Contest
By Lura Roti Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and 12. Winners are: Hailey Kizer, from Howard placed first receiving $3,000; Karlie Stiefvater, from Salem placed second receiving $2,000; Madi Raymond, from Ethan placed […]
Read MoreCharles Mix County Volunteer Receives Esteemed Award for Youth Education
by Lura Roti Carol Oberbroekling was recognized for more than 25 years of volunteer efforts to provide farm safety, cooperative and leadership education to rural youth with the Minnie Lovinger Award. The award was presented to Oberbroekling during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, held in Huron December 11 and 12. “It is through […]
Read MoreTax Reform, Property Rights & Access to Childcare Policy Focus of 2024 Farmers Union State Convention
Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota will gather in Huron December 11-12 when South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) hosts its 109th State Convention. “Members prioritize State Convention because it is where we establish our organization’s policy,” explained Doug Sombke, President of SDFU and a fourth-generation crop and cattle farmer. “Grassroots policy is a […]
Read MoreAs Majority Leader Sen. John Thune Will Be Good for Agriculture Said South Dakota’s Largest Ag Organization
Today’s announcement that South Dakota Senator John Thune will be Majority Leader is good news for U.S. agriculture said South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke. “Senator Thune understands the importance of agriculture to our state and America. He has always been a great advocate for agriculture and rural communities. We are hopeful, with his […]
Read MoreGet to Know the Dawn Melius Agency, Faulkton
by Lura Roti Insurance agent Dawn Melius always wanted to be a teacher. While she was completing her elementary education degree at Northern State University, she married Faulkton farmer Kelly Melius. Moving to the Melius family farm near Faulkton changed what Dawn’s classroom looked like, but it did not take away her opportunity to teach. […]
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