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 excursion adventure to Palisades State Park! Educational program, nature hikes and exploration, with a potluck cook-out to follow!
The deadline to submit comments on the Pactola Mining Withdrawal Plan is less than a week away. Recently the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service released a proposal to protect over 20,000 acres of land surrounding … Continued
News flash: only a few days remain for you to comment on a proposal to explore mining the Gilt Edge Super Fund site This is the Gilt Edge Mine Super Fund Site in the Black Hills. A few days remain … Continued
Marco and Laura Patzer, with Cherry Rock Farm teach fourth graders how to plant pea shoots. On Thursday April 28th, DRA member Laura Patzer with Cherry Rock Farm visited Fred Assam Elementary School in Sioux Falls to help the fourth … Continued
On Tuesday April 5th 2022, Lincoln County Commissioner heard the appeal of Planning and Zoning’s decision to allow Primo Feedlot to expand from 1,000 to 2,000 head of cattle. The public comment period and discussion lasted almost two hours as … Continued
During the last week of March, DRA members participated in a virtual fly-in with our national representatives as a coordinated effort with other member organizations of The Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment (CFFE). CFFE is a coalition … Continued
Serendipity Farmstead Do you want to learn how to build a greenhouse? Wanna hangout with like minded agrarians, foodies, farmers and local food enthusiasts? Do you want to help a local farmer get ready for this upcoming season? Date: April … Continued
Why should you care? Currently in South Dakota 78% of South Dakota stream-miles and 85% of lake acres are considered “impaired.” One of the reasons for this contamination is e-coli and other contaminants from industrial agricultural run-off. This ongoing pollution … Continued
