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Categories:Farmers Union Now Taking Nominations for 2017 Rural Dakota Pride Awards
Each year Sharon and the other members of the organization raise funds through a pancake breakfast and kids clothes consignment sale to buy new coats for underprivileged Piedmont Valley and Black Hawk Elementary students. Sharon says that the volunteer work is not only rewarding, but it’s a great way to build community. “Working together you […]
Read MoreNo Better Place to Raise Kids: South Dakota Farm & Ranch Moms Share Their Parenting Philosophy
“There was always lots of work, but we always found time to play too.” Margaret Sumption, Frederick, S.D., farmer, mother of five, grandma of 21 and great-grandma to one. When her five sons were young, mealtime was sacred. “Everyone sat at the table until everyone was done. They had to ask to leave the table. […]
Read MoreFarm Bill, E30 and Membership Focus of Lyman County Farmers Union Meeting
A large crowd of Lyman County family farmers and ranchers gathered for a Farmers Union listening session April 3, 2017. “Times are tough in agriculture right now. We saw a need to remind everyone of the voice we have through Farmers Union,” said David Reis, a third-generation Reliance rancher and Lyman County Farmers Union President. […]
Read MoreKeep Safe. Keep Farming.
This planting season, South Dakota Farmers Union wants to remind all of our farmers and ranchers to stay safe and keep farming. Just because it has never happened does not mean it couldn’t. Here are a few easy tips to remember this planting season to keep safe and keep farming. Transport Safely: Be mindful as […]
Read MoreFarmers Union Insurance Agent & 101-Year-Old Lifetime Member Share Their Story
A third-generation farmer married to a third-generation farmer, Verna understood the impact insurance made to a farm’s bottom line. “I was so glad when we were able to sell multi-peril crop insurance. If someone had a perfect looking crop that got hailed on and then dried out the farmer got a double-whammy. It was […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Celebrates the Mendel Farm Family of Doland
S.D. Farmers Union Celebrates the Mendel Farm Family of Doland South Dakota Farmers Union has served South Dakota farm and ranch families for more than a century. Throughout the year, we share their stories in order to highlight the families who make up our state’s No. 1 industry and help feed the world. Thismonthwe highlight theMendel […]
Read MorePredator Control Program
With calving and lambing underway, GFP reminds livestock producers that they offer a predator control program and are available to assist producers with livestock protection requests and loss situations. Please contact your local GFP wildlife damage specialist for assistance.
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Farmer Fair Practices Rules in Jeopardy at USDA
ACTION ALERT: Farmer Fair Practices Rules in Jeopardy at USDA In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released rules that provide basic protections for livestock producers and poultry growers. These rules, known as the Farmer Fair Practices Rules, are being held up by the current administration, so we need your help to get these […]
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