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Categories:2018 Rural Dakota Pride Honorees Recognized Today During South Dakota State Fair
Amy Hofer, Doland Like most working moms, daycare is essential. But in Doland, the closest daycare was 20 miles away. So, Amy Hofer, mother of two sons, 5 years and younger, decided to do something about it. She garnered community support and wrote a grant to the Governor’s House program for a building, which the […]
Read MoreA Heartwarming Bacon Day Story
As our South Dakota State Fair wraps up, I am thinking of all the youth who showed animals this year who will soon be selling them. An article from Columbus, Indiana recently ran in the local paper. Following is an excerpt, and a nice reminder of all the hard work that our 4-H and FFA […]
Read More2018 Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Winners Recognition Ceremony Sept. 1 at the South Dakota State Fair
Scholarship recipients include the following: Jenifer Fjelstad, graduate of Groton Area High School and daughter of Clint & Tara Fjelstad; Matthew Sperry, graduate of Aberdeen Roncalli and son of Scott & Kathy Sperry; Sage Pulse, graduate of Kimball High School and daughter of Lee & Nicole Pulse; Anne Knoff, graduate of Yankton High School and daughter of David & […]
Read MoreState Fair Time: Educating Consumers, Producers and Youth
Hundreds of people will fill the State Fair tent near the Freedom Stage to enjoy the Farmer’s Share Lunch during Farmers Union Day at the SD State Fair. People enjoy the barbecue pork sandwiches, chips, beans and milk, but it is also a chance for Farmers Union to educate consumers about the ‘Farmer’s Share’ of […]
Read MoreCelebrate the 2018 Rural Dakota Pride Honorees during Farmers Union Day at the State Fair
John & Marie Condon, Winner John & Marie Condon of Winner are among the South Dakotans who will be recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union for giving back to their communities with the Rural Dakota Pride Award which will be presented during a ceremony held at the South Dakota State Fair on the Freedom Stage at 10:30 […]
Read MoreHaving “The Talk” With Your Kids
We had to have “the ATV talk” the other night. My 5 year old was talking ATVs like he was planning to go out and take a spin around the section. I’m quite sure he knows how. I asked him if he could touch his feet to the foot rests when he’s on the seat. […]
Read MoreLand Sales: Another Farmer Goes Under
There’s a land auction happening as this is being written. Not my land. Or my extended family’s land. But land in my community. And whether people want to talk about it or not, this sale affects each member of the community. It’s a reminder that our farms are in the balance. Another reminder that the […]
Read MoreNational Farmers Union, Farmers Union Enterprises & Urban Air Initiative Announce Alliance to Pursue Expanded Use Of American-Grown, High-Octane Biofuels
WASHINGTON – In an effort to expand the market for domestic agriculture products, reduce harmful emissions and provide consumers with lower cost fuel choices, National Farmers Union, Farmers Union Enterprises and the Urban Air Initiative announced they have formed a strategic alliance to expand the use of American-grown biofuels. The three groups intend to pursue […]
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