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Graduate Featured in City’s Promotional Video
Terry Jaspers, a graduate of SDARL Class III and Mayor of Sisseton, is featured in a promotional advertisement for the city. The ad was produced …
First Dakota National Bank Endows Leadership Seminar for SDARL Program
Agriculture has always been at the heart of First Dakota National Bank since it opened its doors in 1872. It is that commitment to agriculture …
SD Beef Industry Supports Healthcare Workers
In a win-win moment for South Dakota beef ranchers and healthcare workers, both of whom have endured hardship this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, …
Dawn Scheier, SDARL V, Featured on Hungry for Truth Blog
Dawn Scheier farms full-time with her husband Pat in Salem, SD, at their fourth-generation farm where they raise corn and soybeans. Dawn was recently featured …
SDARL Hosts Surprise Retirement Party for Lori Cope
Friends, family, and South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) alumni surprised outgoing Executive Director Lori Cope on December 21, 2020 with a retirement celebration …
Congressman Discusses Current Issues with Agricultural Leaders
Congressman Dusty Johnson held a Town Hall Meeting on December 17, 2020, via Zoom with graduates and current class members of the South Dakota Agricultural …
Iverson Re-elected to National Post
David Iverson, a farmer from Astoria, SD and a graduate of SDARL Class III, has been re-elected Secretary of the United Soybean Board. The election …
SDARL Holds Virtual Graduation Ceremony for Class X
On Tuesday, December 2, 2020, members of SDARL Class X officially graduated and joined the alumni cohort of the premier leadership program in South Dakota, …
Blair Ranch Selected for Conservation Award
Blair Brothers Angus Ranch of Sturgis has been selected to receive the 2020 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®. The award is given in honor of …
SDARL Class III Graduate Receives Teaching and Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Thaler (SDARL III) who is the 2020 recipient of the “Richard Wahlstrom Animal Science Award for Excellence in Scholarship.” Bob is …
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. …