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 need. The Senate has an opportunity to do better! Dakota … Continued
Dakota Rural Action (DRA) will host a Data Center Panel Discussion at 6:30 pm at the Minneluzahan Senior Center in Rapid City on Wednesday, May 13. The discussion will explore a variety of topics around data centers and what they … Continued
April 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm CDT Do you want to learn how to work with your neighbors to improve the rules that impact your area? Attend this Community Organizing Training on April 25 in Brookings to learn some key components … Continued
You are invited to attend RCPA’s first public gathering, led by working class residents who have shared struggles, concerns, and a unified vision for change in Rapid City, SD. When: Saturday, January 31, 2026. Meal at 4:30 pm, Agenda from 5-7pm … Continued
Dakota Rural Action’s offices will be closed December 22 – January 2 to allow staff much needed time away to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones. This means our phone lines will not be monitored. We will have limited … Continued
Collaboration with the Land Stewardship Project, Rural Revival & Dakota Rural Action Are you a farmer or landowner thinking about the next steps for your farm? Or do you know someone who is? For the first time, the Land Stewardship … Continued
With the Trump administration’s announcement to quadruple beef imports from Argentina just days after Senator Mike Rounds had assured South Dakota producers that the president would do right by the American producer, members of Dakota Rural Action (DRA) and livestock … Continued
Dakota Rural Action has released the 2025 Local Foods Directory, connecting South Dakota consumers with food producers in their area of the state. The free publication highlighting producers who grow and sell their products direct-to-consumer is distributed around the state to … Continued
Join our next virtual DRA Member Meet + Greet on Tuesday, July 29 from 6:30-7:30 CT. This will be a time to connect with members across the state, receive updates on current work, and learn how to get involved! This … Continued
Dakota Rural Action’s 38th DRA Annual Meeting will be held October 17-18th in Spearfish at the Snapper’s Club! Join members from across the state for a time to connect, celebrate wins, vote on new board members and resolutions, and imagine … Continued