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Ag and Rural Leaders Meet with State Officials
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program discussed policy and process during the State Government Seminar held in …
SDARL Welcomes New Board Members
Three new board members were seated at the annual meeting of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Foundation (SDARL) on January 28, 2019. The …
SDARL Graduate Selected as South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture
Following a nation-wide search to find the best and brightest to serve South Dakota’s largest industry, Governor-elect Kristi Noem announced that Kim Vanneman (SDARL II) …
Attitude Expert is Featured Speaker for SDARL Alumni and Guests
Renowned attitude expert Matt Booth was the featured speaker at a December 12 afternoon seminar for graduates of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership …
Ag and Rural Leaders Explore Communication and Collaboration Skills
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program (SDARL) enhanced their communication and collaboration skills during a recent seminar in …
SDARL Graduates Take Center Stage at Recent Events
SDARL graduates and staff members were featured prominently in several events during November. Above, Scott Vander Wal (SDARL III), President of the South Dakota Farm …
SDARL Graduate and Class Member Featured in Video
SDARL Graduate Gary Cammack (SDARL I) and his family are featured in a video about being selected recipients of the 2018 Leopold Conservation Award for …
South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leaders Begin Their Journey
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program (SDARL) began their leadership learning journey by exploring their strengths, meeting the …
Leadership Orientation Seminar Photos
Class X members and spouses learned the “rules of the road” for the SDARL flagship leadership program. Class members explored their leadership strengths in …
Craig Bieber (SDARL IV) receives National Award
Craig Bieber (SDARL IV), pictured on left, has been awarded the John V. Robbins Distinguished Service Award from the Red Angus Association of America. The …
Tenth Leadership Class Selected for SDARL Program
The tenth class has been selected for the South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership (SDARL) program. Twenty-eight individuals from across the state will participate in …
SDARL Alum Featured in News Story about Soybean Trade
Jeff Thompson (SDARL VII) was featured on KELO-TV discussing trade, tariffs, and assistance for soybean growers. Jeff serves as Secretary of the South Dakota Soybean …