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Hiring Mission South Dakota Organizer

MISSION SOUTH DAKOTA ORGANIZER Dakota Rural Action (DRA) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. This position is located in or near Mission, SD and the work will focus on the communities and people living within the Rosebud … Continued

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Hiring Energy Organizer

SOUTH DAKOTA ENERGY ORGANIZER Dakota Rural Action (DRA) is seeking a new team member. The newly hired organizer will have the opportunity to work with staff and members of a fast growing grassroots organization working in South Dakota. DRA’s portfolio … Continued

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Economic Impacts on Solar in South Dakota

Dakota Rural Action is proud to present this study of distributed solar energy in the Black Hills Power service area prepared by Crossborder Energy. We believe the results of this study apply across South Dakota. Many utilities in South Dakota … Continued

Grow. Nourish. Sustain.

2023 SD LOCAL FOODS CONFERENCE SD State University Extension Press Release BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2023 … Continued

Save the Date – 2023 SD Local Foods Conference

November 17-18, 2023 The HUB at Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, SD South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2023 Local Foods Conference. For over ten … Continued

2023 Annual Meeting

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND October 20th and 21st, Dakota Rural Action will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting in Hot Springs at the Red River Rock Resort. This year the Annual Meeting is free for members to attend. DRA will also … Continued

Processed Chicken

Chicken Processing Workshop with Mayborn Acres

Join 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

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Empowering Solar Energy in South Dakota

Help Us Illuminate the Economic Benefits of Independent Solar Production! Are you passionate about clean, sustainable energy? Are you interested in supporting the growth of solar power in South Dakota? Then, join us in our mission to shed light on … Continued

Homegrown Cook-out at the Palisades!

Homegrown excursion adventure to Palisades State Park! Educational program, nature hikes and exploration, with a potluck cook-out to follow!