Farm to School, Brainstorming Solutions!

Join us to brainstorm solutions for the biggest challenges facing Farm to School in SD that we can work toward in the coming year. Please register for the regional brainstorming event closest to you. Register for the event closest to … Continued

Stand with Farmers, Ranchers, and Conservationists

Let’s stand together with our SD Farmers, Ranchers, and Conservationists on Saturday, June 21st in Sioux Falls. Producers and consumers stand together to highlight the positive impact that can come from public support for our food and farm system. We … Continued

Save the Date for Our 38th Annual Meeting!

Dakota Rural Action’s 38th DRA Annual Meeting will be held on 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 … Continued

Celebrate Frank’s 30 Years with DRA!

Join us in celebrating Frank’s storied career with Dakota Rural Action! Frank James is culminating his long career of leadership at DRA! Let’s come together to celebrate his commitment to fighting for the family farmers of South Dakota to form … Continued

SD PUC Denies Summit Pipeline Permit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 CONTACTS: Chase Jensen, Dakota Rural Action, 605-277-3730, chase@dakotarural.org Landowners Applaud South Dakota Public Utilities Commission’s Rejection of Summit Carbon’s CO2 Pipeline Permit Application Pierre – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) on Tuesday … Continued

Community Screening of Documentary “The Jungle”

To kick off Earth Week, join our community screening of the documentary “The Jungle”, a story of meat, greed, and profits in the industrialized food model. Unraveling centuries of greed and exploitation in America’s meat industry, this modern-day take on … Continued

DRA Staff Director Frank James Announces Retirement

Dakota Rural Action’s long-time director, Frank James, will be stepping away from his role with the organization at the end of April. Frank has been an integral part of DRA since he first started as a community organizer in 1992, … Continued