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Aug
27

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Dakota Rural Action is seeking proposals for a graphic artist to work with us to create artwork for use on organizational merchandise. We want these designs to visually communicate the values that DRA members support. Mission Statement: Dakota Rural Action (DRA) organizes people and builds leadership while developing strong allied relationships. We protect environmental resources, advocate for resilient agriculture systems, and…

Aug
04

DRA Welcomes New Executive Director

DRA Welcomes Jason Schoch as New Executive Director After an extensive search, Dakota Rural Action (DRA) is pleased to announce Jason Schoch as its next Executive Director. As the organization…

May
26

Farm Bill Set to Move through the Senate

The Farm Bill Set to Move through the Senate! The House passed its version of the Farm Bill earlier this spring, and it was missing key pieces our SD farmers…

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Dakota Rural Action

2 days ago

👋Join our Zoom Meeting to connect with DRA members across the state to learn updates on current work. The evening will include break out rooms, learning, and opportunity to get involved!📌C'mon & join us: secure.everyaction.com/yzYww0UuBUG19ykvmvx4kw2 ...

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Dakota Rural Action

3 days ago

In case you missed this - An Edmunds County farmer was investigated by DCI for fraud after filing a complaint about a proposed large-scale dairy permit in her county. Her crime? Using her farm address (which she owns & pays taxes on) instead of her address at her home in town (which she also owns & pays taxes on). Does this mean that any ag producer who moves to town to let the next generation live on the home place forfeits their rights as citizens? It's not fraudelent to move to town. ...

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Dakota Rural Action

4 days ago

⚠TAKE ACTION FOR FAIR TRADE: Tell your representatives in Congress that U.S. trade policy should prioritize working families over corporate agribusiness! 🏛️ The Fair Trade for Working Families blueprint puts the interests of working people and communities ahead of billionaire CEOs and other corporate interests. It includes policy proposals that would:✍️ Contact your Members of Congress to demand that trade officials use the Fair Trade for Working Families plan in ongoing trade negotiations! ...

Urge Congress to ensure trade policy supports family farms, not corporations

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For too long, trade deals have helped greedy corporations monopolize the food system. Whether creating markets for mega-farms that depend on exporting mass-produced commodities abroad, or importing ch...

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Let Sioux Falls Vote is in South Dakota.

4 days ago

Part 1 of 2 🎥I want to give credit where it's due. City Council members are advocating for our community, and we've been meeting with them to work through this process and push for meaningful public involvement.We're pushing for multiple days of public input so every major concern gets the attention it deserves, including water/electricity, noise, air pollution, generators, battery satety, and accountability. There's a lot to cover, and our community deserves enough time to be heard.We also want our coalition involved in drafting the ordinances so the necessary protections are written into the rules from the beginning. We're pushing for clear restrictions and real enforcement to prevent these facilities from harming our community.Seeing council members willing to work with us matters, and l appreciate those advocating for us. Now we need to keep working to turn those conversations into action.Next joint data center discussion: 📆Tuesday,October 27, 2026.⏰7p📍Lincoln County CourthouseThank you to everyone showing up. Keep coming informed, prepared, and respectful. 💪#siouxfalls #siouxfallssd #datacenter#siouxfallscitycouncil#CommunityConversations ...

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