DRA News - Dakota Rural Action

Local Food

Dakota Rural Acton is committed to local food initiatives like Farm to School, the SD Local Foods Directory, the annual SD Local Foods Conference, local food policy, and more.

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Family Farms

We are dedicated to supporting family farms through our Farm Beginnings education program and The Farmer Network, a resource aimed at connecting farmers and ranchers across the region.

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Local Energy

Dakota Rural Action brings together South Dakotans from all corners of the state (and the middle!) who demand more clean, renewable and local energy.

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Organize

Get some insight into the 2017 Legislative session. DRA keeps its members up to date with weekly updates and a yearly Legislative Guide to keep you connected and informed.

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Dakota Rural Action is a grassroots, family agriculture and conservation group that organizes South Dakotans to protect our family farmers and ranchers, natural resources and unique way of life.

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Become a member in our grassroots movement. Memberships fund everything from lobbying at the state and national level – to supporting our chapter community-based objectives.

Jul
11

TransCanada’s Motions Denied; KXL Water Permit Hearings Continue July 17 in Pierre

A motions & scheduling hearing before the DENR Water Management Board for five Water Appropriation Permits (WAPs) for the Keystone XL Pipeline will be held beginning at 1pm CT on Wednesday, July 17 in Room 414 of the State Capitol Room in Pierre. [caption id="attachment_8092" align="alignright" width="348"] Bruce Ellison (left), attorney representing Dakota Rural Action, argues a motion to compel…

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Jun
13

Anti-Free Speech Bill Challenged in U.S. District Court

[caption id="attachment_8078" align="alignright" width="571"] Nearly 150 people rallied in support of free speech rights in front of the U.S. District Courthouse yesterday. The main courtroom was packed, and two other…

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May
27

RST Utilities Commission Seeks Input on KXL Permit

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Utilities Commission will hold public hearings on May 28 & 29 on the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline Permit. The tribal utility commission, as part of their…

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Social Media

It's back to school time and we're all thinking about what's best for our children and their health! The office...

Interfering with legal interstate commerce. #NiceGoinNoem

South Dakota tops the list with 3.86 million unplanted acres. #FarmCrisis

...And so are South Dakota's. Great letter from Glendive farmer-member of our Montana-based sister org Northern Plains Resource Council. #NoKXLDakota

Homegrown Sioux Empire is having a blast slinging SoDak Grown punch cards and celebrating all things local! #sodakgrow #dakotaruralaction #coopblockparty2019 #knowyourfarmer...

RT @ACLUSouthDakota: Like free speech? Let's defend it. #NoKXLDakota https://t.co/acTKDbZgG7 https://t.co/5CD0pjRK7l

RT @vee_wicks: Rosebud Sioux Tribe is exercising authority over its trust land. Utilities Commission is holding two days of hearings....