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Categories:Legislators Oren Lesmeister & Will Mortenson Recognized for Service to Agriculture
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union South Dakota Farmers Union recognizes Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister and Majority Leader Will Mortenson for their dedication to serving South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers with the Service to Agriculture award today, February 13 during South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day in Pierre. “These two leaders worked […]
Read MoreFamily Farmers & Ranchers Advocate in Pierre for Landowner Rights & More
Today, February 13, family farmers and ranchers from across the state traveled to Pierre to advocate for landowner rights and other policy that supports the individuals and families who make up South Dakota’s No. 1 industry of agriculture. February 13 is South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day. “Legislative Day provides legislators with the opportunity to […]
Read MoreGet to Know Farmers Union Debbie Baumgarn Agency, Webster
Debbie Baumgarn loves her work as a Farmers Union Insurance Agent because of the people she serves. “I enjoy working with people and developing relationships. It is important to me to build that trust with my customers, so they are comfortable with me helping them manage their risk,” Baumgarn said. “Because I focus on building […]
Read MoreTeamwork & Problem-Solving Key to South Dakota’s Winning FFA Ag Mechanics Team
FFA Week 2024 Farmers Union Supports Next Generation of Ag Leaders: The future of South Dakota’s No. 1 industry of agriculture is in the hands of the next generation of farmers, ranchers and agriculture professionals. With this in mind, each year during FFA Week (Feb. 17-24) South Dakota Farmers Union highlights a South Dakota FFA […]
Read MoreProperty Rights Panel Discussion Held During Watertown Winter Farm Show
South Dakota Farmers Union hosts “How You Can Protect Your Property Rights” panel discussion during the 2024 Watertown Winter Farm Show, February 7 at 2 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Office, Classroom B (1910 W Kemp Ave.). During the panel discussion, property owners will learn about surveying and condemnation/eminent domain process and how to […]
Read MoreYoung Producers Event Provides Farmers & Ranchers with Marketing & Policy Insight
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Being open to new ideas and having access to experts and information is essential to sustainability, said Travis Spiel, a 32-year-old Parade rancher. “The worst thing a farmer or rancher can do is keep doing things the same way just because it’s how they’ve always done it,” […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Supports Next Generation Ag Professionals With Graduate Scholarship
By Lura Roti Raising a flock of sheep for his 4-H and FFA projects is how Grady Gullickson initially became interested in ruminant nutrition. “My brother, Gage, and I were in charge of how their feed was managed,” explained the fourth-generation Flandreau, South Dakota livestock producer. “I really enjoyed learning about the nutrition aspect and […]
Read MoreRural Youth Receive College Scholarships
By Lura Roti South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation recently awarded $500 scholarships to youth from five rural South Dakota communities. “Youth are our future. These scholarships are among the ways Farmers Union can support rural youth as they pursue the education necessary to keep South Dakota’s agriculture and rural economy strong and moving forward,” […]
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