Dakota Rural Action (DRA) has released the 2026-2027 Local Foods Directory, connecting South Dakota consumers with food producers around the state. The free publication highlighting producers who grow and sell their products direct-to-consumer is distributed around the state to retailers … Continued
Dakota Rural Action has been fighting for rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and everyday people for nearly 40 years, sinking our roots deep into the South Dakota soil. The specific issues may change, but one thing remains constant: DRA shows up … Continued
Dakota Rural Action has been fighting for rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and everyday people for nearly 40 years, sinking our roots deep into the South Dakota soil. The specific issues may change, but one thing remains constant: DRA shows up … Continued
DRA’s Virtual All-Member Meet + Greet Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm CT / 5:30pm MT Registration Link: https://secure.everyaction.com/yzYww0UuBUG19ykvmvx4kw2 Join this evening Zoom gathering to connect with Dakota Rural Action’s statewide community of members. There will be opportunities to connect with current … Continued
Dakota Rural Action is seeking proposals for a graphic artist to work with us to create artwork for use on organizational merchandise. We want these designs to visually communicate the values that DRA members support. Mission Statement: Dakota Rural Action (DRA) … Continued
DRA Welcomes Jason Schoch as New Executive Director After an extensive search, Dakota Rural Action (DRA) is pleased to announce Jason Schoch as its next Executive Director. As the organization prepares to celebrate nearly 40 years of organizing in South … Continued
Webinar Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d4yujD6cSSGLjNXKpo_akQ#/registration The policy package that controls what is grown in our country, who grows it, and who has access to it, among many other details, is a package known as the Farm Bill. The current Farm Bill expired … Continued
Register Here for the Zoom Link! Across rural farming communities in the Midwest, people enjoy a quiet, peaceful, and simple life. All is well, until one day word comes of a proposed industrial project near their home. In recent years, … Continued
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