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Categories:Billie Sutton Shares Powerful Personal Story
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Billie Sutton’s pro-rodeo career was cut short due to a tragic back injury. He was just 23 and he would never walk again. Although his rodeo career ended, his life did not. Sutton shared his story of determination and service with campers during the 2024 Farmers Union […]
Read MoreMeet the 2024-2025 Junior Advisory Council
By Lura Roti During South Dakota Farmers Union Leadership Camp, Brooke LaMont, LizBeth Crosby, Billy Kezena and Cadence Konechne were elected by campers to serve on the Junior Advisory Council (JAC) and campers Julian Rodriguez and Chase Blotsky were selected through an interview to also serve as JACs. As JACs, these teens will help facilitate […]
Read MoreGet to Know Erica Steiner, Sisseton Agency
As a rodeo parent, Erica Steiner spends a lot of time during the season traveling with her husband, Brandon and their sons Blake, 16, and Cooper, 11. “Every rodeo our sons compete in is at least an hour-plus drive,” she explained. Hoping to bring a rodeo to their home community of Sisseton, Steiner and four […]
Read MoreThe Label Dilemma
Column by Doug Durante, Clean Fuels Development Coalition In this very contentious election cycle, the idea of a candidate for office forgoing any party affiliation by running as a “No Label” option began to surface. Not a democrat. Not a republican. Not a libertarian, a Green Party or even an independent. The thinking was to […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Encouraged by DOJ Expansion to Address Anti-Trust Issues in Agriculture
The state’s largest agriculture organization is encouraged by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division announcement to expand its resources and efforts to address antitrust issues in agriculture. “This expansion shows the Department of Justice is listening to cattle producers and other agriculture producers negatively impacted by corporate market manipulation,” said Doug Sombke, a […]
Read MoreGoal Setting, Career Exploration, Friends & Fun at 2024 Farmers Union Camp Leadership Camp
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Choose your friends carefully, Coach Kush told campers during 2024 Farmers Union State Leadership Camp. “Who you hang out with determines who you will become. Respect everyone, but only spend time with those who have goals and aspirations.” Campers connected to the messages shared by the former […]
Read MoreOur Way of Life Podcast Launched by State’s Largest Ag Organization
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) premieres Our Way of Life podcast on their website June 2024. “Our Way of Life is another way to share the stories of South Dakota’s farm and ranch families,” explained Karla Hofhenke, SDFU Executive Director. “The podcast features the South Dakotans who do the work of our state’s largest industry. […]
Read MoreThe Family Who Rodeos Together…Winner Rodeo Family Shares Their Story
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union All three of Heather and Cody Moore’s sons are rodeo athletes. And the Tripp County parents say in addition to all the great life lessons Rowdy, Roper and Rider have gleaned from competing in the sport, it’s the friends they have made that they are most grateful […]
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