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SD Sheep Growers Association Introduces Bikers to Lamb and Woo lThe population of the South Dakota’s Black Hills swells considerably each year during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which provided the perfect opportunity for area ranchers to introduce bikers to American lamb and wool.The South Dakota Sheep Growers Association did just that on August 8th, offering […]
Read MoreFarm Bill, Trade & South Dakota Ag Economy Focus of State Fair Panel Discussion
The 2018 farm bill was the focus of South Dakota Farmers Union Panel discussion held September 1, 2018 during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair. “South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers face tough economic times due to a trade war creating unstable markets – during a time when prices for our commodities […]
Read MoreFarmers Share Lunch Educates More than 1,000 Consumers
Board member and Colome farmer, Joel Keierleber says the meal is an effective way to share the challenges and garner support. “When consumers buy a pound of burger at the store and pay $5, they think I’m making $5 a pound for the cattle I raise. This simply isn’t the case,” Keierleber says. “Consumers really […]
Read MoreHoven FFA Chapter Named Quiz Bowl Champions During Team Up For Safety State Fair Competition
Hoven FFA Chapter won today’s S.D. Farmers Union Team Up For Safety Quiz Bowl held during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Team members include (left to right): Brady Keller, Chayce Rausch and Peter Rausch. Parker FFA Chapter competed in today’s S.D. Farmers Union Team Up For Safety Quiz Bowl held during the South […]
Read More2018 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 […]
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