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Categories:Co-op Members Share Why They Believe in the Cooperative Business Model
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Because of their unique business model, cooperatives have played an integral role in meeting the needs of rural South Dakotans. To celebrate Cooperative Month 2021 and honor the organization’s more than a century of support for cooperatives, South Dakota Farmers Union asked South Dakota cooperative members to […]
Read MoreThis Judge Gets It: SD Farmers Union President Appreciates Judge Ruling on Lawsuit Against Big Four Packers
After hearing the news that a federal judge in Minnesota ordered a class-action lawsuit against JBS, Tyson, National Beef, and Cargill to proceed, South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke said after decades, finally a judge, “gets it.” “This judge gets it,” explained Sombke, a fourth-generation Conde farmer. “My entire farming career, we have been […]
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of State Fair & Western Junior Showrings: 4-Hers Share What it Takes
By Lura Roti Sawdust carpeted showrings filled with well-dressed youth, attentive to judges as they show their clean, expertly groomed and calm livestock – this is what State Fair and Western Junior Livestock Show visitors see. But what does it take to get there? Lyman County 4-H members, Haleigh, Keeleigh and Oakleigh Elwood and their […]
Read MoreKimball FFA Chapter Wins Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl at South Dakota State Fair
Putting their farm safety knowledge to the test, four South Dakota FFA chapters competed in the Team Up for Safety Quiz Bowl Championship September 4, during South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the State Fair in Huron. Kimball FFA Chapter won the quiz bowl. Team members include Tyler Leheska, Colton Michalek, Jayden Kott and Synch […]
Read MoreU.S. Farm Service Agency Administrator Discusses Food Security with Farmers Today During South Dakota State Fair
Zach Ducheneaux, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator was among the thought leaders to discuss food security with farmers, ranchers and other fairgoers today, (September 4) during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair. “In light of what happened to our pork and cattle markets and overall food supply during the […]
Read MoreStudents Experience Big City, Learn About Cooperatives
By Toby Kane Each year, several South Dakota Farmers Union youth take part in a Three Year Senior Achievement trip. The trip celebrates their hard work and leadership and offers an opportunity to visit Minneapolis and learn more about cooperatives. This year’s students departed for Minneapolis on July 26 where they visited Farmers Union Industries, […]
Read MoreVolunteer Firefighters Protect Their Friends, Neighbors & Community
By Lura Roti for SDFU January’s Windy Fire was an early and sad start to Fire Season 2021, and a reminder of the important role volunteer fire departments play in rural communities across South Dakota. So, who are the individuals who make up these volunteer departments? And why do they set aside time for trainings, […]
Read MoreTelling Your Farming Story Focus of Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership Seminar
It’s common knowledge that South Dakota is in a drought. But do consumers understand what this means to South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers who rely on the weather for their livelihood? Producers were given guidance on how to share their story during a recent Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership Seminar. “It was really interesting to learn […]
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