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Categories:S.D. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke Agreed to Exclusive TV Interview with KELO TV
Today, during the 6 o’clock news, Doug Sombke, South Dakota Farmers Union President was interviewed by KELO TV following the 7 to 46 vote by Dist. 7 members which shut down a resolution asking for his resignation. Sombke stands by the election results decided by the members during the Centennial Convention held Dec. 9-10, 2015 […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Insurance Welcomes New Regional Manager
April 15, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union South Dakota Farmers Union Insurance welcomes Jason Wells to serve as the new Regional Manager. “Jason brings extensive leadership and career experience to this role,” said Karla Hofhenke, SDFU Executive Director. “We are confident he will administer exceptional guidance and support to our team of South Dakota Farmers Union […]
Read MoreBetter Farm Safe Than Sorry: Planning for The Best, Preparing for The Worst.
April 14, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionYes it is that time of year, and yes this is another plug for farm safety. Truth is, here at Farmers Union we care about your safety…deal with it. In all seriousness, we address the issue of farm safety because agriculture is still one of, if not the most dangerous […]
Read MoreFarmers Union Quiz Bowl Encourages Youth to Think about Farm & Ranch Safety
April 13, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Four FFA Chapters placed in the Farmers Union Team Up for Safety Quiz Bowl held in conjunction with the 2016 South Dakota State FFA Convention in Brookings and will be advancing to the state competition held during the 2016 South Dakota State Fair. The qualifying teams are, in order […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Board of Directors Dispels Myths With Letter
April 6, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union HURON, S.D. – For more than a century, South Dakota Farmers Union has supported the state’s family farmers and ranchers. The organization’s board of directors continues to support it’s more than 17,000 members in standing by the election results tallied during the Dec. 2015 Annual Convention and validated by […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Celebrates the Wonnenberg Family Ranch
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’re highlighting the Wonnenberg family who ranch near Dallas. As […]
Read MoreTruth in Labeling: Why Less Is Not More With GMO Labeling.
March 24, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Picture This: A young mother is pushing her cart down the aisle of the local grocery store in preparation for the upcoming Easter holiday. As she peruses potential snacks and other goodies she comes across one package’s label that reads “Contains a GMO product”. What’s a mother to do? […]
Read MoreREAL Leaders: Guest Blogger Annie Oakley-Huber
Leaders are curious. Leaders have vision. Leaders are effective communicators. Leaders understand the wisdom is in the crowd. Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. As I reviewed my takeaway notes from the SD Farmer’s Union REAL program, these were statements that had left a lasting impression on me. The material from our sessions weren’t […]
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