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Categories:S.D. Farmers Union Supports Sen. Grassley’s Reintroduction of Legislation Banning Packer Ownership of Livestock
South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke joins with National Farmers Union (NFU) organization in commending U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for reintroducing legislation to ban packer ownership of livestock. “Sen. Grassley has always been recognized by Farmers Union for his continued support of family farmers and ranchers,” said Sombke, a fourth-generation Conde crop and […]
Read MoreFun and Raising Funds
May 9, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Fun and raising funds for the next generation of agricultural leaders is the focus of the 2016 Farmers Union Foundation Open Golf Tournament which will be held June 21, 2016, at the Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell (3300 N Ohlman St., Mitchell). The tournament will be a four-person, 18-hole […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Welcomes New Education Director
May 9, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union South Dakota Farmers Union recently hired Rachel Haigh-Blume to serve as Education Director. “We are excited about Rachel’s background and professional experience, as well as her enthusiasm for youth and agriculture,” said Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union. Haigh-Blume will be responsible for educational programming, which serves […]
Read MoreGuest Blogger Peggy Greenway: Seasons Change and So Do We
May 6, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Spring on our farm means many things – baby calves, mud, first lawn mowing, planting crops, field lunches, doing chores without heavy winter clothes and boots, and longer work days as we rush to stay ahead of all the things that need to be done. Thirty five years ago I […]
Read MoreSDFU Foundation Now Taking Nominations for 2016 Rural Dakota Pride Awards
May 3, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Since 1938, the community of Groton has hosted the Carnival of Silver Skates. The on-ice themed musical performance featuring school-age children from the community is the longest running outdoor skating show in South Dakota. For several years now, Steve and Carol Smith have been actively involved on the event’s […]
Read MoreMore Than Meets The Eye: A Look at Agriculture’s Impact in Rural America
April 29, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionThroughout the year, we will run campaigns encouraging everyone to “Thank-A-Farmer”. The underlying theme in that campaign is the idea that farmers are the one’s putting food on your table. However, that doesn’t quite tell the whole story. A recent report by Mitchell Technical Institute states that South Dakota farmers […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Celebrates Three Generations of Farm Moms This Mother’s Day
As we reflect on the women who raised us this Mother’s Day, S.D. Farmers Union would like to celebrate the many women who support the state’s number one industry – Farm and Ranch Moms! Read on to learn the story of three mothers. Each of these Farmers Union members represent a different generation of women […]
Read MoreWhat To Do When Times Are Tough: A Serious Look At Farm Income
April 25, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionTo be honest, I don’t really know how to start this post. So, I guess I will just come right out and say it. Times are tough and only getting tougher for farm income. This is by no means a pleasant topic, but one that needs to be discussed. Recently […]
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