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Ireland: Bit of blarney
Barney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland, and the River Martin. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the …
Ireland: Dining at Bunratty Castle
Our group heading into Bunratty Castle. Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the center of …
Ireland: SDARL Alumni learn from Alltech, dairy operation, bull farm and enjoy farm-to-table supper
On Tuesday, our group visited the Alltech European Bioscience Centre at Dunboyne, Ireland. Kevin Tuck, Managing Director, told us the company has offices world-wide …
Learning from Ireland’s leaders
Ireland’s Minister of State Andrew Doyle and Officials of the Department of Agriculture in Dublin shared details about the ag industry in Ireland with the …
Public-Private Partnerships and Rural Economic Development Highlight Leadership Seminar
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program improved their knowledge of the public-private partnerships that are vital to …
Leaders Focus on Improving Intercultural Competencies
Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program worked on developing awareness and competencies with diverse populations in the state during …
SDSU Extension Hosting Workshops on Farmer Stress
SDSU Extension is hosting two different workshops on May 23 to help agricultural professionals recognize and cope with stress, both in themselves and in others. …
International Trade and National Policy Highlight Study Seminar
Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program met with federal lawmakers, agency heads, and commodity groups, and studied leadership on …
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 …