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Leadership Program Delays Start of New Class in Response to COVID-19
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Foundation has voted to delay the start of its 11th leadership class …
SDARL Program Director Begins New Role November 16
Jennifer Henrie of Philip, SD will begin serving as the Program Director of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Foundation (SDARL) on November 16. …
Leadership Program Pauses In-person Activities in Response to COVID-19
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Foundation (SDARL) has voted to pause its in-person leadership programming activities until the …
Join the Excitement of the SDARL Online Auction
The first-ever SDARL online auction, sponsored by Class X, launches on Saturday, October 31st with the start of online bidding. A live auction component is …
Applicants Sought for SDARL Program Director Position
SDARL is seeking applicants for a Program Director to guide South Dakota’s premier leadership development experience. Beginning in October of 2020, the position requires a …
Eleventh Leadership Class Selected for SDARL Program
The eleventh class has been selected for the South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership (SDARL) program. Twenty-six individuals from across the state will participate in …
SDARL Graduate Publishes Article on Dealing with Loneliness
Veteran journalist Connie Sieh Groop, a graduate of SDARL Class VI, has written several articles about staying positive in times of COVID-19. Here is one …
SDARL Graduate Travels to Holy Land
The career of Brad Sanderson (SDARL III) has taken many twists and turns – from vocational education program director to banker, and now to the …
SDARL Class X Completes International Study Seminar to Vietnam and Cambodia
Understanding the culture and agriculture of two emerging U.S. trade partners brought the 10th class of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Foundation (SDARL) …
Leadership Seminar Focuses on Rural Health Care, Technology and Global Industry
The 10th seminar of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) provided an in-depth look at Biofuels, Rural Health Care, and …
Leadership Class Learns Perspectives on International Agriculture at Aberdeen-based Seminar
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program improved their understanding of international trade, cooperatives, and agricultural processing during …
West River Ag Awards Presented to SDARL Graduates
The Rapid City Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to agriculture in western South Dakota. At a ceremony on December …