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Categories:Rural Lobbyist: Clean-up bills make clean sweep through committees.
January 20, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Much like in sessions past, many committees kicked of this year’s legislative sessions with “clean-up” legislation from the state’s numerous departments. In the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee and on the House floor, three clean-up bills were passed unanimously by its members. These bills include: HB 1018 define […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Young Producers Event Encourages Next Generation to Explore Sustainability
HURON, S.D. – Ranching is deeply rooted in Mark Hollenbeck’s family. His great-grandparents homesteaded in Dakota Territory, however, as one of seven children, Hollenbeck grew up understanding that if ranching was in his future, he would have to take an unconventional route to get there. “It took a lot of unconventional ideas in order for me […]
Read MoreRural Lobbyist: Education Funding and Medicaid Expansion headline the Governor’s State of the State Address
January 12, 2016 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Today Governor Dennis Daugaard gave his annual State of the State Address to kick off the 2016 Legislative Session in Pierre. In this address Governor Daugaard gave the audience a glimpse of what to expect from the Governor’s office during this year’s session.The two major topics addressed were: Education […]
Read MoreSec. of Ag. Tom Vilsack Appoints two South Dakota Farmers Union Members to Serve on Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board
December 23, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Two S.D. Farmers Union members were appointed by Sec. of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack Dec. 22, 2015, to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, they are Union Center rancher, Tammy Basel and Frederick cattleman, Eric Sumption. “Secretary Vilsack made a good choice. Tammy and Eric live and […]
Read MoreA Century Strong! Members Turn Out for 2015 Centennial State Convention
December 23, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union We are 100-years-old and have a lot to celebrate, said S.D. Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke of the organization’s Centennial State Convention where nearly 500 members turned out to celebrate and provide policy direction for the future, Dec. 9-10, 2015, in Huron. “Celebrating 100 years is amazing, especially in […]
Read MoreRanch Family sees Past as Part of the Future
December 23, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Ranch Family sees Past as Part of the Future 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 […]
Read MoreNancy Mueller Receives Minnie Lovinger Esteemed Educator Award
December 18, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union S.D. Farmers Union Davison County Education Director, Nancy Mueller was recognized for her years of dedicated service to South Dakota Farmers Union Youth Programming with the Minnie Lovinger Esteemed Educator Award during the Centennial Convention held Dec. 9-10, 2015 in Huron. “Nancy Mueller has made great contributions to the […]
Read MoreAgriculture Producers from Reliance, Britton & Union Center Elected to Represent at National Farmers Union Convention
December 14, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Four agriculture producers were selected to represent South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers during the South Dakota Farmers Union centennial convention held in Huron last week Dec. 9-10. “Farmers Union is a grassroots organization, all policy – state and national – begins with our members at the state level. […]
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