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!

A map of the Black Hills of South Dakota showing withdrawal areas for mining.

Action Alert: Pactola Mining Withdrawal Comments Due

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

Comments Needed

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