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Categories:The Fall Fly-In: Grassroots at it’s Best
September 20, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Every year South Dakota Farmers Union takes a group of members to Washington D.C., into the heart of political action in the U.S. There on Capitol Hill, members join forces with fellow Farmers Union members from across the country in an effort to advocate on behalf of family farmers […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Family Farmers and Ranchers Join 275 Farmers Union Members in D.C. for Fall Legislative Fly-In
Twenty-six family farmers, ranchers and Farmers Union members from South Dakota joined with some 275 farmers and ranchers from across the nation in Washington D.C. for the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In Sept. 12-14, 2016. “We are facing some challenging times on farms and ranches across South Dakota right now. This Fly-In provides […]
Read MorePanelists Discuss Amendment T during Voice of the Voters Event at the State Fair
September 6, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union On Election Day 2016 South Dakota voters will have an opportunity to vote for fair elections by voting ‘yes’ for Amendment T. Amendment T is a ballot measure sponsored by #SDRightThing2Do Coalition which South Dakota Farmers Union supports. Amendment T puts voters back in charge of their elections, explains […]
Read MoreFairgoers Eat a Great Meal Today for Just $1
September 6, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Fair food is known for its tempting aromas – not its bargain prices. Today however, more than 1,000 fairgoers filled their bellies for just a $1 during the South Dakota Farmers Union Farmers Share Luncheon held at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. The hearty meal, consisting of […]
Read More2016 Rural Dakota Pride Award Honorees Recognized Today During Farmers Union Day at the S.D. State Fair
Each year, South Dakota Farmers Union recognizes individuals who give back to their communities with the Rural Dakota Pride Award. Today, during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair, the following South Dakotans were recognized: Bryan Breitling, Miller; Doug Edwards, South Hand County; Sharon Wilson, Black Hawk and Tim Pravecek, Winner. Bryan Breitling, Miller In 2008, […]
Read More2016 Farmers Union Quiz Bowl Encourages Youth to Think about Farm & Ranch Safety
September 6, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union McCook Central FFA Chapter won the championship round of the Farmers Union Team Up for Safety Quiz Bowl held today during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. McCook Central FFA Chapter is one of four FFA Chapters which placed in the Farmers Union Team […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Celebrates our State’s Family Farmers & Ranchers, Rural Youth & Community Heroes During the 2016 S.D. State Fair
Farmers Union Day at the 2016 South Dakota State Fair, Saturday Sept. 3, is a great opportunity to showcase South Dakota family farmers and ranchers and all they do for the state’s economy, rural communities and the world. “In the tradition of the State Fair, Farmers Union Day honors the cream of the crop,” explains […]
Read More2016 Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship Winners Announced
August 26, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union The South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, in cooperation with Farmers Union Insurance Agency, have announced the recipients of the annual Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow scholarships. Twenty-five high school seniors from across South Dakota will share $25,000 in scholarships to be used to further their education at a South Dakota […]
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