South Dakotans Recognized During 2019 S.D. Farmers Union Convention
South Dakotans from across the state were recognized during the 2019 South Dakota Farmers Union Convention. Information about the awards as well as photos of award recipients are listed below.

South Dakota Farmers Union 2019 Farm & Ranch News Award is presented to Farm Forum editor, Stan Wise (left) by SDFU President Doug Sombke .

South Dakota Farmers Union 2019 Insurance Award presented to Gary Ray (right), for outstanding commitment to building a stronger Farmers Union, presented by SDFU President Doug Sombke.

South Dakota Farmers Union 2019 Co-op Partner Award presented to Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC for outstanding service and commitment to the cooperative philosophy, accepted by board member Dale Christensen by SDFU President Doug Sombke.

South Dakota Farmers Union Outstanding County Achievement Award for 2019 presented to Jerauld County. Award accepted by Scott Kolousek (left) presented by SDFU President Doug Sombke.

The South Dakota Farmers Union 2019 President’s Award for Excellence is presented to Ron Erickson, owner of Airport Travel Center, Aberdeen (left) for his steadfast commitment to rural America and rural South Dakota, presented by SDFU President Doug Sombke.