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Farmers Union Urges Noem to Speak Out Against Repeal of COOL

Posted on: June 4, 2015   |   Categories: Meat Labeling, News Releases

June 4, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union A bill to repeal Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is expected to be on the House floor next week. South Dakota Farmers Union urges Representative Kristi Noem to speak out against the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL).  “For the rights of South Dakota’s farmers, ranchers and consumers, […]

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Un-COOL. The Congressional Attack on Consumer Rights

Posted on: May 22, 2015   |   Categories: Meat Labeling, News Releases

May 22, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionDo you have the right to know where the food you eat comes from? It is a simple question. So why are there so many complicated answers? I asked myself these questions on my flight back home from Washington D.C. Over the past week, a select group of SDFU members […]

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Farmers Union 2015 Camp Season Begins!

Posted on: May 20, 2015   |   Category: News Releases

May 20, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union The first time, Jason Hanson, 17, attended Farmers Union camp; he was holding his dad, Lorrie’s hand.  “It was important to dad that I attend camp because he grew up going to Farmers Union camp and wanted me to share in a similar experience,” said Hanson, who will graduate […]

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Golf Tournament Funds Leadership Education for Agriculture’s Next Generation

Posted on: May 19, 2015   |   Category: News Releases

May 19, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Fun and raising funds for the next generation of agricultural leaders is the focus of the 2015 Farmers Union Foundation Open Golf Tournament which will be held June 16 at the Lakeview Country Club in Mitchell (3300 N Ohlman St). The tournament will be a four-person, best ball format. […]

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Letter to the Editor: Keeping COOL Under Pressure

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May 19, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Summer meals for many begin on the grill. What if I told you the sanctity of throwing a burger or steak on the grill is under attack? And, this attack is specifically directed at your rights as a consumer?  Currently, members of Congress are attempting to undermine an integral […]

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South Dakota Farmers Union Supports COOL Locally & in D.C.

Posted on: May 12, 2015   |   Categories: Meat Labeling, News Releases

South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a COOL rally May 8, 2015, in Watertown during President Obama’s visit to remind the Administration to maintain Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) as a federal law.  “We are working to keep COOL on people’s minds so they will remind Congressional leadership of the important role it plays in food […]

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Quiz Bowl Encourages Youth to Think about Farm & Ranch Safety

Posted on: May 6, 2015   |   Categories: Farm Safety, News Releases

May 6, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Four FFA Chapters placed in the Farmers Union Team Up for Safety Quiz Bowl held in conjunction with the 2015 South Dakota State FFA Convention and will be advancing to the state competition held during the South Dakota State Fair. The qualifying teams are, in order of highest score, […]

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Rally to Support Country of Origin Labeling This Friday May 8 in Watertown

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May 6, 2015 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionSouth Dakota Farmers Union is hosting a rally to support Country of Origin Labeling or COOL, Friday May 8, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Belmont Park in Watertown, (on the northeast corner of Third Avenue & 9th St.). All farmers, ranchers and citizens are encouraged to attend […]

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