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Categories:Brown County Farmer Reflects on Year of Service
A year ago, Aberdeen farmer, Jeff Kippley made history when he was elected to serve as Vice President of National Farmers Union. It was the first time in more than 100 years that a South Dakotan was elected to this national position. “I ran to advocate for and serve family farmers and ranchers because I […]
Read MoreSB185 – IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AG LAND
Agriculture, banking, real estate, and many other groups testified against SB185 at the SD Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee meeting on February 14, 2023. Proponents were mostly government and government-related entities. South Dakota Farmers Union does not support SB185 because of the following: South Dakota Farmers Union urges the SD Senate to defeat SB 185! If foreign entities buying or […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Supports Reintroduction of Meat Packing Special Investigator Act
South Dakota’s largest family farmer and rancher organization supports reintroduction of the Meat Packing Special Investigator Act by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). “South Dakota Farmers Union’s member-led policy supported this Act when it was first introduced in 2022 and we appreciate the Senators’ diligence in re-introducing this […]
Read MoreMentors Matter & Other Lessons Learned from 2022 Miss Rodeo South Dakota
By Lura Roti for SDFU Reflecting on her year serving as the 2022 Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Adrianne Schaunaman says it was the “ride of a lifetime.” “If I could do this every single day of my life, I would because I love meeting people, I love traveling and I love representing agriculture, rodeo and […]
Read MoreSioux Falls CTE Academy FFA Chapter Celebrates Its First FFA Week
By Lura Roti During the school year, Amanda Wolf lives with her parents and four siblings in Sioux Falls. But during the summer months, she’s outdoors caring for goats, chickens, rabbits and geese on her Aunt Megan’s Lincoln County farm. “I have a heart for agriculture,” said the Roosevelt High School student. “Farming and overall […]
Read MoreYoung Farmers & Ranchers from Across Midwest Gather in Deadwood to Focus on Future of Agriculture
By Lura Roti Young farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota, North Dakota and Oklahoma came together in Deadwood Jan. 20-21 to gain skills and information to help them succeed on their families’ farms and ranches. The Young Producer event was hosted by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) in coordination with Farmers Union organizations in […]
Read MoreFamily Farmers Donate 35,000 Pounds of Pork to Feeding South Dakota
In an effort to help South Dakotans struggling with increased grocery costs, South Dakota Farmers Union partnered with Farmers Union Enterprises to donate 35,000 pounds of pork to Feeding South Dakota. “Family farmers and ranchers are not immune to increased grocery prices. Like everyone else, our food costs have gone up, but our income has […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Supports Veterinary Student Through Graduate Scholarship
By Lura Roti Lauren Larson knew from a young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. “I was four or five when I understood what a vet was, and from that time on, it was the career I set my heart on,” explained the recipient of the 2022 South Dakota Farmers Union $2,500 Graduate […]
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