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Categories:S.D. Farmers Union Meets with EPA Director to Discuss E30
South Dakota Farmers Union, together with leaders from 13 South Dakota agriculture organizations, sat down with Gregory Sopkin, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator for District eight to discuss challenges facing South Dakota farmers and ranchers, as well as opportunities to be found through expanded support for higher ethanol blends. The August 1, 2019 […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Welcomes Luke Reindl
There’s so much going on in the world today, that the challenges family farmers and ranchers face are often not heard by policy makers. Luke Reindl hopes he can help create positive change through his new position as Communications & Policy Specialist with S.D. Farmers Union. “I think it’s so noisy in the world we […]
Read MoreTruth in Labeling, Food Security, Pre-K Education & More Focus of 2019 State Policy Meeting
Truth in labeling, E30, affordable housing, pre-K education and food security topped the list of policy discussed during South Dakota Farmers Union annual State Policy meeting, held July 24, 2019, in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center. “This is grassroots policy development in action,” explains Doug Sombke, SDFU President. “Leading up to State Convention, this […]
Read MoreGet to Know 2019 Rural Dakota Pride Honoree, Franklin Olson, Pierpont
When Franklin Olson commits to something, he follows through. As a little boy he decided he would farm. As a young man, he expanded his dream, determining to farm 1,000 acres – even though he and his wife, JoAnne had to start from scratch. Through hard work and tenacity, they expanded and eventually Franklin was […]
Read MoreSelf-Care for Farmers, Communication & Finding Balance Discussed During Summer Farmers Union Enterprise Seminar
When it comes to challenges, we all have the opportunity to choose how we will react. This was one of many relevant messages delivered during the Farmers Union Enterprise Couples Leadership Seminar held June 2019 in Wisconsin. “Given the planting season we just came off of, it is good to be mindful of that fact […]
Read MoreGet to Know 2019 Rural Dakota Pride Honoree, Jeannie Hofer, Huron
When Jeannie Hofer explains her work as a volunteer with Manolis Family Safe Center she says, “It’s about accepting and helping and extending a hand and a heart.” Extending a hand and opening her heart to those in need is second nature for Jeannie, 69, who is grateful an aunt and uncle were there for […]
Read MoreGasolinegate: Three Decades of Flawed Emission Reports Has Endangered Public
WASHINGTON, DC, July 2, 2019: The 263 million gasoline vehicles on American roadways are emitting significantly more harmful emissions than being reported, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is ignoring the dangers of toxic compounds in gasoline, according to a new report released this week. Simply titled Gasolinegate, the report (and public service announcement […]
Read MoreGet to Know 2019 Rural Dakota Pride Honoree, Jim Lane, Groton
When Jim Lane hears his peers make negative comments about “kids these days.” He is quick to disagree. “I get to work with kids who put an incredible amount of work into their projects. Their work ethic, fortitude and personal drive are why I like volunteering as the robotics coach,” Jim explains, about the Groton […]
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