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Categories:Rural Leaders Invest Time to Learn, Grow, Bring New Skills Home
In the responsibilities of rural life, it’s not always easy to make time for extra things like conventions or workshops. But that’s all the more reason several participants attended a Rural Economic and Leadership (REAL) Development program Jan. 8-9 in Huron. South Dakota Farmers Union and attendees see leadership development as crucial to our future. […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Cattle Producers Unite for Fair Prices
Fair prices. Is that too much to ask? More than 300 South Dakota cattle producers answered this question in unison gathering in Wessington Springs Jan. 3 for the Foothills Cattle Producers Roundup. Cattle producers called on D.C. leadership to support fair prices through truth in labeling. “This is such an American issue, not a rural […]
Read MoreClean Air Benefits of Ethanol Focus of S.D. Farmers Union President Presentation to United Nations Foundation
Ethanol lowers carbon emissions by 40 percent and reduces the need for carcinogenic gasoline additives. These health and clean air benefits will be the focus of South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke’s presentation to the United Nations Foundation in D.C. today, February 6, 2020.“I’m eager to share how, through increased ethanol use, rural farmers […]
Read MoreGregory Farmer Speaks to World Trade Organization
By Lura Roti for SDFU Fifteen minutes. A small group of young farmers from across the globe, captured the attention of World Trade Organization (WTO) members for 15 minutes, sharing their ideas for sustainable agriculture during the Global Forum on Food and Agriculture held in Berlin Germany during International Green Week, the world’s largest agriculture […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Foundation Support Youth with Scholarships
Three college-bound youth were awarded scholarships during South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention in Aberdeen, Dec. 10-11. South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation annually gives recognition to young people who commit to a South Dakota college, university or technical institute, and whose parents are current members of Farmers Union. “Farmers Union starts investing in youth at […]
Read MoreEPA Shows Support to Big Oil Not Farmers Through Renewable Volume Obligations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showed it’s allegiance to Big Oil today when it released its final renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the year 2020. “Today’s announcement is a disappointment, but not a surprise. Instead of the 2020 Renewable Fuels Standard being a win for Farm Country, and truly […]
Read MoreMinnehaha County’s Wanda Artz Receives 2019 Minnie Lovinger Award
Minnehaha County resident and life-long Farmers Union member Wanda Artz was recognized with the Minnie Lovinger Award for her years of dedication and service to rural youth during the 2019 South Dakota Farmers Union Convention held in Aberdeen Dec. 10-11.At 86, Artz recalls with fond memories attending Farmers Union camp as a youth and other […]
Read MoreSouth Dakotans Recognized During 2019 S.D. Farmers Union Convention
South Dakotans from across the state were recognized during the 2019 South Dakota Farmers Union Convention. Information about the awards as well as photos of award recipients are listed below.
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