Homegrown Cook-out at the Palisades!
Palisades State Park 25491 485th Avenue, Garretson, SDHomegrown excursion adventure to Palisades State Park! Educational program, nature hikes and exploration, with a potluck cook-out to follow!
Dakota Rural Action
Grassroots organizing for the future.
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Chicken Processing Workshop with Mayborn Acres
Jamie Boley 45437 275TH ST, Parker, SD, United StatesJoin us to learn all you need to know about Chicken Processing from Dakota Rural Action's own Chicken Expert Jamie Boley of Mayborn Acres. In this workshop, Jamie will explain, demonstrate, and teach every component of chicken processing, from slaughter, … Continued
Hugelkultur, Biochar, and Best Practices
Venner Farm 28127 200th St, Pierre, SD, United StatesJoin us for an on-farm workshop hosted at Venner Farm outside of Pierre.
Learn from SD farmers with first-hand experience and wisdom. Together, we will learn the how-tos of:
-Implementing Lean Principles to improve your farm operation efficiency with Jamie Boley of Mayborn Acres
-Making your own biochar with Philip Eisenbeis of Eisenbeis Farms
-Introduction to Hugelkultur and Small-scale Composting with Chris Goldade of the Soil Health Coalition
Kids are welcome, too! Andy Oxford, Soil Scientist with NRCS, will provide engaging, entertaining, and informative activities for kids!
The Venner Farm, an organic grain farm and small vegetable production on the Oahe Reservoir North of Pierre is excited to host you! The event will be outdoors so dress accordingly. Event capacity is 30, so please register to reserve your place! Snacks provided by Kasemeister Cheese and Maier Meats.
Virtual DRA Member Meet & Greet
At this evening event we will learn about the history of Dakota Rural Action's work, current campaigns and foundations of organizing. There will be opportunities to connect with current and prospective members in breakouts, get to know the organizing team, and learn about ways to get involved.
WHO: This call is for all current + prospective DRA members
WHAT: An evening of learning about the history of Dakota Rural Action's work, current campaigns and foundations of organizing. There will be opportunities to connect with current and prospective members in breakouts, plus get updates from DRA lobbyists Chase Jensen and Melissa McCauley about our legislative efforts in Pierre for the 2024 session.
WHERE: Zoom (link to follow in confirmation email)
WHEN: Thursday, May 16th from 5:30-7pmpm MT / 6:30-8pm CT
WHY: Our organizing is only as strong our relationships + and our organization only as strong as our members!