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Categories:Clark 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. […]
Read MoreCalifornia Dreamin’
Doug Durante, Clean Fuels Development Coalition The decades long hate-love-hate relationship between California and ethanol is trending the wrong way. With 29 million cars on the road and a nearly 14 billion gallon gasoline market, the state of California is a market unto itself. With 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol in the gasoline mix and […]
Read MoreTri-State Young Producer Conference Event Connects Producers with Ag Marketing & Transition Planning Experts
South Dakota Farmers Union invites family farmers and ranchers to the Tri-State Young Producer Conference held in Fargo, N.D. January 10 – 11. “Building a career on the family farm or ranch comes with its challenges. Through this conference, we seek to provide young producers with information and resources to help them succeed,” explained Karla […]
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