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By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Defining moment. These are the words National Farmers Union (NFU) President, Rob Larew used during his National Convention keynote address when he described the times family farmers and ranchers find themselves in today. “This is a defining moment for family farmers and for our democracy. But the […]
Read MoreAction Alert! Calling Members To Ask for a Veto on HB1169
What does HB1169 do? It adds requirements that create roadblocks to citizens getting enough signatures for ballot measures. Why should Farmers Union members care? To support grassroots policy, there are many years when Farmers Union members work to get issues on the ballot so South Dakotans’ voice can be heard through the voting process. HB1169 […]
Read MoreHarding County Ranchers Win National Farmers Union Award
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union National Farmers Union recognized Harding County ranchers, Jason and Kaeloni Latham for their leadership and outreach efforts today (March 10, 2025) with the Bruce Miller Membership Award during the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, OK. “The Lathams are a great example of the positive difference […]
Read MoreTariffs are Policy Focus as Family Farmers & Ranchers Travel to 2025 National Farmers Union Convention
During these uncertain times in agriculture, South Dakota family farmers and ranchers traveled to Oklahoma City to discuss policy they hope will help protect their farms and ranches during the 2025 National Farmers Union Convention held March 9-11. “Unique to Farmers Union, only individuals who earn their income from farms and ranches can vote on […]
Read MoreAsk Governor Rhoden to Sign HB1052
Farmers Union Members, Please take a few minutes to ask Governor Rhoden to sign HB 1052. HB 1052, passed the Senate 23 – 12. This Bill makes it illegal to use eminent domain for carbon pipelines. It aligns with the grassroots policy Farmers Union members put in place. Your Voice Was Heard! To get eminent […]
Read MoreFamily Farmers & Ranchers Gather in Pierre to Advocate
By Lura Roti Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota traveled to Pierre March 5 to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture as part of South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day 2025. “Even though agriculture is our state’s largest industry, many of our state’s policymakers do not have an ag background, so family […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Recognizes Legislators Kadyn Wittman & Michael Rohl for Service to Agriculture
By Lura Roti Legislators Kadyn Wittman and Michael Rohl were recognized by South Dakota’s largest agriculture organization for their service to the state’s No. 1 industry during South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the Capitol, March 5. “Policy put in place by our legislators impacts the lives of South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers. It […]
Read MoreCollege Students Learn About Cooperative Business Model During Farmers Union Conference
By Lura Roti Fourth-generation farmer, Aaron Veldhuizen believes it is important for farmers to have an in-depth understanding of cooperatives. “Agriculture thrives in many cases because of cooperatives, said Veldhuizen, who grew up on a cattle and crop farm. “Cooperatives gives farmers bargaining power when purchasing inputs. And by working together, collectively, they can also […]
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