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Categories:The Rural Lobbyist: SDFU Hard at Work During First Weeks of Session
January 19, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionThe first two weeks of session are usually dominated by executive reappointments, departmental reports, and “clean up bills” but rest assured SDFU is hard at work preparing and advocating for upcoming legislative issues. This week the SDFU board joined Ellie and I in meetings with the offices of the Governor […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: A Look at the 92nd Legislative Session
Tuesday marked the beginning of the 92nd Legislative Session. Legislators were sworn in, Governor Daugaard gave his State of the State Address, and now SDFU looks towards pressing issues that will be addressed this session. Those issues include: The Buffer Strip Bill You might recall conversation about this bill last session when it received near unanimous […]
Read MoreAlexandria Farmer Shares Her Thoughts on Faith, Family, Farming and Outreach
January 9, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union It was the first day of school 2006 and LeAnn’s phone rang. Her son, Chet’s, preschool teacher was calling. “She said, ‘LeAnn I think we have a problem. At the end of the day Chet packed up his bag and said, ‘Thanks Mrs. Lanners. I had a great day, […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Celebrates the Mehling Farm Family
January 2, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union 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 number one industry and help feed the world. This month, we feature the Mehling family who raise […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Awards $500 Scholarships to Three South Dakota Youth
December 28, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union During the 2016 S.D. Farmers Union State Convention, held in Pierre Dec. 8-9, South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation awarded three $500 scholarships to young people committed to attending a South Dakota college, university or technical school; and are children of parents who are current dues-paying members of South Dakota […]
Read MoreTracy Chase Recognized with S.D. Farmers Union 2016 Minnie Lovinger Esteemed Educator Award
When it comes to providing opportunities for McCook county youth, the 2016 recipient of the S.D. Farmers Union Minnie Lovinger Esteemed Educator Award, Tracy Chase, doesn’t say ‘no.’ She said ‘yes’ when the High School Agriculture Education Instructor, Terry Rieckman, asked the science teacher to take on some agriculture education classes. “He said, ‘What do […]
Read MoreRural Youth Recognized with 2016 S.D. Farmers Union Torchbearer Award During S.D. Farmers Union State Convention
Rural youth were recognized today for their commitment to community and leadership skills with the Torchbearer Award during an awards banquet held during the 2016 S.D. Farmers Union State Convention, held in Pierre, Dec. 8-9, 2016. Torchbearer is the highest level for South Dakota Farmers Union Education Achievement. This achievement showcases the time and dedication […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union President Supports Farmer Fair Practices Rules
South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke supports today’s announcement that the Farmer Fair Practices Rules have been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). “These rules are designed to level the playing field for family farmers and ranchers who raise livestock and poultry. These rules give […]
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