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.

Sep
10

Farm Beginnings Applications Are Open!

2018-2019 Farm Beginnings class in Mitchell! Farm Beginnings is a farmer and rancher-led training and support program offered by Dakota Rural Action that provides participants an opportunity to learn first-hand about low-cost, sustainable methods of farming and offers the tools to successfully launch a farm enterprise. What is the course? Farm Beginnings is a training program taught by local farmers and…

Sep
06

Join us for the 2018 DRA Annual Meeting!

When November 16th - 10:30 am - 9:30 pm November 17th - 9:00 am -3:00 pm Location Pat Duffy Center 19 East Main, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 Keynote Speaker This…

Aug
31

SD Local Foods Conference Registration Now Open

The 2018 South Dakota Local Foods Conference (SDLFC) is scheduled for Nov. 2-3 at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, SD. In addition, Thursday, Nov. 1 offers several in-depth pre-conference sessions…