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Categories:S.D. Farmers Union Recognizes Cheryl Dethlefsen, Aurora County With Minnie Lovinger Award
One-year-old grandson Carter Schnabel climbs onto Cheryl Dethlefsen’s lap just minutes after the Aurora County Farmers Union Education Director received the 2018 Minnie Lovinger Award for her years of dedicated service to the grassroots organization’s educational programming. “I enjoy helping kids learn things about animals, farming and cooperatives,” explains Dethlefsen on why she dedicates time […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Recognizes Youth Through Scholarships
During the 2018 South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention in Pierre, held Nov. 29-30, three college-bound youth were awarded scholarships. SDFU annually gives recognition to young people who commit to a South Dakota college, university, or technical institute, and whose parents are current members of the Union. Rachael Haigh-Blume, South Dakota Farmers Union Education Director, […]
Read MoreSuicide Among Rural South Dakotans is a Serious Issue
Tell someone. Ask questions. With tough economic times and challenging weather, farmers and ranchers do not have control over many daily stressors. So, Bjornestad encouraged agriculture producers to make time for self-care. “Don’t isolate yourselves. Work to get more social interaction and peer support from other producers who understand,” she says. Some symptoms Bjornestad said […]
Read MoreHave You Commented?
Commenting makes a difference says Jess Peterson, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President There’s a comment I often hear from friends when they asked why they are actively involved. “You cannot complain if you aren’t willing to do something.” So, I’m asking … have you commented? USDA Labeling Comment Period Ends Dec. 26. I know […]
Read MoreWhy the E15 Whoopla? E30 Offers So Much More!
By Doug Sombke, SDFU President, November 20, 2018My ears still ring with all the whoopla surrounding the recent decision to lift EPA regulations banning the sale of E15 during summer months.This is a good first step, right? Well, I don’t mean to sound pessimistic, but, for all the excitement surrounding this decision, and many touting […]
Read MoreMeat Labeling, Premium E30, Climate Change – Join the Conversation During 2018 S.D. Farmers Union Convention
In October, Hofhenke traveled to D.C. to testify on behalf of SDFU members, that the organization does not support foods produced using animal cell culture technology as being labeled “meat.” Hofhenke was joined by Rocky Forman, SDFU Member Services Coordinator, and SDFU members Brett Kenzy, a cattle producer from Gregory, and Eric Sumption, a cattle […]
Read MoreTruth in Labeling – A Perfect Time to Share Our Story
By Brett Kenzy, Gregory cattle producer, posted November 14, 2018Just a few weeks ago, I stood before the U.S. Department of Agriculture in D.C. to testify for clear, unambiguous labeling of meat. We asked that the USDA and Food Safety Inspection Service not to allow lab-cultured protein to be labeled as meat.Before I shared my […]
Read MoreSD Farmers Union Celebrates the Maher Ranch Family of Ziebach County
By Lura Roti, for SDFU Growing up one of 12 on a ranch north of the South Dakota state line, Mike Maher has many fond memories. “We did have a lot of fun. My brother next to me and I would hop on our horses in the morning and lope eight miles to help our […]
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